India is one of the major red chilli pepper exporting countries in the world. There are many varieties of red chilli pepper grown across the country. Each of these varieties differs from each other in pungency and color. Red chilli peppers are mostly consumed as a whole or in powdered or flaked form. The red chilli paste is also many a chefs loyal companion in the kitchen. Red chilli peppers are rich in carotenoids and capsaicinoids. The carotenoids are extracted to be used as a food coloring agent and the capsaicinoids are extracted for use in pharmaceuticals mainly because of their anti inflammatory properties.

India is one of the major red chilli pepper exporting countries in the world. There are many varieties of red chilli pepper grown across the country. Each of these varieties differs from each other in pungency and color. Red chilli peppers are mostly consumed as a whole or in powdered or flaked form. The red chilli paste is also many a chefs loyal companion in the kitchen. Red chilli peppers are rich in carotenoids and capsaicinoids. The carotenoids are extracted to be used as a food coloring agent and the capsaicinoids are extracted for use in pharmaceuticals mainly because of their anti inflammatory properties.