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Hot red chili peppers, which belong to the plant genus Capsicum, are among the most heavily and frequently consumed spices throughout the world. Their principal pungent ingredient is the phenolic substance capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide).
Capsaicin, the pungent ingredient of the red pepper or Capsicum annum has been widely used in food preparation. Capsicum fruits generally contain between 0.1 and 1.0 % of capsaicin.
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If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use cayenne preparations without first talking to your healthcare provider.
The mild peppers include Bell, Banana, Pimiento and Sweet Cherry, while the hot peppers include Cayenne, Celestial, Large Cherry, Serrano, Tabasco, and Jalapeno.