Description
This African hot pepper has the heat of perhaps habaneros or Scotch Bonnets, but with a rich "even smokey" flavor. If you like hot with amazing flavor, these are the peppers for you.
Nutritional Benefits
Do you love the spicy flavor that peppers have to offer? Then you’re in luck, because capsaicin may help you prevent cancer, fight diabetes and even relieve pain.
Known as the spice factor in peppers, capsaicin gives those delicious veggies their heat. With the exception of the bell pepper, capsaicin is generally synonymous with peppers. It’s also one of the features of cayenne pepper that make it so beneficial.
With a massive and ever-growing body of research supporting it, there can be little doubt that capsaicin has the potential to revolutionize more than one traditional method of treatment in the medical community. Read on to find out how this compound works and the incredible properties it has.
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May Be Helpful in Treating Cancer
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Decreases Incidence of Cluster Headaches
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Relieves Pain
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Treats Psoriasis
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Aids in Management of Diabetes
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Helps in Weight-Loss Efforts
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Helps Protect the Brain
Facts coming soon...
Recipes
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Hot (not kidding) Pepper Sauce:
4 oz chopped Buena Mulata peppers
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
S&P to taste
water, if necessary, to thin
Add all of the ingredients to a medium pot and bring to a boil.Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, or until all of the ingredients have softened.
Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add water a bit at a time and process to desired thickness.
Strain, if desired.
Proper Storage
Peppers are best stored in a sealed plastic bag, with excess air pushed out, and placed in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
Helpful Info
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