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Contact SupplierChilly, the dried ripe fruit of the genus capsicum is used as an essential condiment in foods for its pungency and red color. Besides imparting pungency and red color to dishes it is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Capsaicin and capsaicinoids are substances responsible for heat intensity of chilli peppers. Capsaicin is primarily produced in “white flesh” of stem end of fruit around which seed are located. The tip which contains fruit covering has the lowest capsaicin concentration. Red chillies are very rich in carotene and vitamin C as compared to green chilli. Apart from that they are also abundant in Vitamin B6, iron, potassium and magnesium. Capsaicin, has been known to be good analgesic agent, specifically for treatment of arthritis pain and headaches. Relative Spiciness - 80000 (Very Hot) Color Values - 75 (Red)