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Chili Powder
Chili powder (also powdered chili, chile powder or chilli powder) is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices (also sometimes known as chili powder blend). It is used as a spice to add pungency or piquancy and flavor to dishes. In American English, the name is usually spelled “chili”. In British English the spelling “chilli” (with two “l”s) is used consistently. Chili powder is sometimes known by the specific type of chili pepper used (such as cayenne pepper).
Chili powder is used in many different cuisines, including American cuisine, particularly in Tex-Mex, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Mexican, Portuguese, and Thai. Chili powder blends are the primary flavor ingredient in chili con carne.
Types of Chili Powder
Chili Powder: Dried spicy red chilies are grounded to make chili powder. It is very hot and is commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Kashmiri Chili Powder: They are very mild, milder dried chilies (these chilies are deep red colored and have wrinkled skin) are used to make it. Instantly imparts a vibrant red color to any dish with a hint of heat as well. Used commonly in Indian cuisine.
Paprika: Either bell peppers or chili pepper varieties or both are grounded to make this. Usually, they are very mild and impart bright red color to any dish. Sometimes, you could find mild, medium and hot paprika, so depending on your needs choose it.
Cayenne: Cayenne chilies are grounded to make this spice. They are very hot and used to spice up any dish
Chili Powder Storage Tips
- Chili powder generally has a long shelf life when stored in an airtight container, away from heat and light.
- Placing a piece of asafetida in the container of chili powder will store the spice for a longer duration.
- When refrigerated, chili powder keeps well for one year and if kept in the freezer, it will last for up to two years.
- Although chili powder can retain its flavor properties for up to two years, it should be used within one year for maximum taste and flavor.
Specification
| Properties | Values/Limits |
|---|---|
| Life | 2 years |
| Moisture | Max. 10% |
| Ash | Max. 6.50% |
| Size | 60-80 Mesh |
| Type | Stem and Stemless |
| Pungency | Mild Hot(8000-12000SHU), Medium Hot(15000-22000SHU) and Hot (Above-30000SHU) |
| Grade | A&B |
| Admixture | Max. 2% |
| Color | Red |
| Drying Process | Sun Dry |
Common Packing For Container Shipment
| Products | Packing | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Chili Powder | 25 Kg In HDPE Laminated Paper Bags or 25 Kgs In Jute Bags With Polybag Inside. Can be Customized too | Loaded in 20’FCL or 40’FCL |
Facts on Chili Powder
Chili powder contains sufficient amount of vitamin A which fulfills one’s daily intake. Besides, it contributes to the maintenance of eyesight and takes care of bones, teeth, skin, internal membranes and reproductive systems.
Chili powder acts as an excellent antioxidant due to the presence of vitamin C in abundance. Vitamin C is essential for strengthening the immune system, healing injuries, and fighting against damage caused by free radicals which can otherwise increase the chances of developing harmful health conditions, like cancer and heart disease.
With beta carotenoids present in chili powder, they wipe out the radical bodies that can promote build-up of cholesterol, thereby leading to major heart diseases, like atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
By acting as a detoxifier, chili powder helps in eliminating waste products from the body and increases the supply of nutrients to the tissues.
Chili powder stimulates the release of endorphins that act as natural pain killers; thus, relieving pain caused due to shingles, bursitis, diabetic neuropathy and muscles spasm in shoulders, and extremities.
Chili powder enhances the flow of fresh blood to the site of infections. This fresh blood fights against the infection while the leukocytes and white blood cells battle against the viruses.
Vitamin C, beta-carotene and folic acid in chili powder combine to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Furthermore, the cartonoid lycopene present in chili powder provides protection against various types of cancer.
Vitamin B6, present in chili powder, is known for lowering high homocysteine levels that can cause damage to blood vessels and hence increase the risk of contracting heart attacks and stroke.
By enhancing the metabolism rates, chili powder brings relief to nasal congestion and opens lung airways; thus, reducing the symptoms of asthma and wheezing. To add on, chili powder lessens the effects of chronic congestion amongst heavy drinkers.
With vitamin A present in abundance, chili powder lowers inflammation of lungs and emphysema, which occurs due to cigarette smoking that contains benzopyrene. This is known for eliminating vitamin A from the body.
Some other health benefits associated with consumption of chili powder include soothing stomach aches, inducing perspiration in hot climates to cool the skin, reducing triglycerides, relieving congestion and stuffiness, killing bacteria leading to stomach ulcers, enhancing blood circulation, alleviating fever, promoting weight loss, stimulating saliva production and treating headaches, sore throats and toothaches.
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