A spice that is good for your health

Less aggressive than hot pepper, sweet pepper powder is valued for its invigorating and warming properties. It contains flavonoids, powerful antioxidants, and supports proper digestive function. For external use, it is used in the composition of warming balms or stimulating poultices.

Description

Fine powder of orange-red to reddish-brown color, sweet, slightly fruity odor, aromatic and warm flavor. Obtained by drying and grinding the ripe fruits of Capsicum annuum .

Nomenclature

• Common name: Sweet pepper, paprika
• Latin name: Capsicum annuum
• Family: Solanaceae
• Part used: Dried ripe fruit
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Southern Europe, Central America
• English name: Sweet pepper, Paprika
• German name: Paprika
• Name in Spanish: Pimentón dulce
• Name in Italian: Peperone dolce
• Name in Arabic: فلفل حلو

Main virtues

Digestive tonic, gentle circulatory stimulant, antioxidant, cell protector, warming.

Main constituents

Capsanthin, capsorubin, carotenoids (beta-carotene), flavonoids, vitamin C, traces of capsaicin (depending on variety), volatile oils.

Professional use and dosage

• Culinary use: sprinkle in dishes, sauces, marinades or seasonings.
• Capsules: 300 to 400 mg of powder per capsule – 1 to 2 capsules per dose, up to 2 times per day depending on the desired effect.
• Light decoction: 1 teaspoon of powder in 250 ml of water, heat for 5 minutes without boiling. Filter and drink once or twice a day.
• External use: as a poultice with an oily or clay base, depending on the appropriate formulation.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Do not use on damaged or sensitive skin for external use without professional advice.
• May be irritating in high doses or in people sensitive to nightshades.
• Not recommended for children under 12 years old, pregnant or breastfeeding women without proper supervision.

History and traditional use

Native to the Americas and introduced to Europe in the ^16th century, sweet chili pepper quickly became a mainstay of Mediterranean and Slavic cuisines. It is used both as a staple culinary spice and in folk medicine for its invigorating and warming properties.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: opaque food bag or sealed box for professional use.
• Storage: at room temperature, away from humidity and light.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 0904.21.00.00

Sources and references

• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Piment
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs – JA Duke

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