Chilli powder: hot

Family name: Solanaceae
Botanical name: Capsicum Frutescens/annuum

Culinary : made from a variety of chillies. Used in many dishes including curries, marinades, rubs, sauces, dressings for a spicy and fiery chilli flavour and heat. Used in many cuisines, including Tex-Mex, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Mexican, Portuguese and Thai.

Heat scale: +- 6-8/10 (heat is subjective)

Medicinal: high in anti-oxidants, Vitamin A & C. Capsaicin in chillies is known to increase fat burning and reduce appetite. It reduces food cravings and increases metabolism, both beneficial for weight loss. Capsaicin is also thermogenic.