With over 350% more vitamin C than oranges, hot peppers have many uses from ornamental decoration to adding color to salad dressings during food processing. Of all its applications, hot peppers truly shine when used for adding flavor and kick to a meal.
Capsaicinoid is the substance that gives hot peppers their heat, and when consumed triggers the watery eyes, runny nose, and burning mouth. This substance is mostly found in the white ribs along the inside flesh of the pepper. Capsaicin, a form of a capsaicinoid, is thought to help prevent blood clotting which can lead to heart attacks.
Hot peppers have been authentically used in numerous cuisines such as Mexican, Indian, Spanish, and Thai. Try using jalapeno peppers in your homemade guacamole or salsa. You can even use them to season meatloaf, and add a kick to your soups!
