Chili powder is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices. It is used as a spice to add pungency and flavor to culinary dishes.
Chili powder is added to chili con carne, beans, or casseroles when the other ingredients are mixed and set to cook.Chili powder can also be used as a rub on meats before grilling.Chili powder adds lots of flavor to dishes while being very low in calories. The varieties without added salt are low in sodium and the boost in flavor might help you use less salt in the finished dish. While you probably won't use enough per serving to truly benefit from its vitamins and minerals, one teaspoon provides 15 percent of daily value (DV) for vitamin A, five percent DV vitamin B6, and lesser amounts of vitamins C, E, K, and other B vitamins.
When you’re chowing down on spicy ethnic foods like Indian curries and Mexican tacos, you may not realize that you’re ingesting a key ingredient. This magic ingredient I speak of is chili powder! With a high concentration of capsaicin, this flavourful spice does more than pack a punch.

Here are five ways chili powders benefit you.

Helps with Osteoarthritis: Chili power can act as an anti-inflammatory agent, which helps decrease swelling of sore joints and increases blood flow.
Settles the Stomach: Though many associate chili powder with causing upset stomach, it actually prevents acid reflux and kills the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.
Fights Fat: The capsaicin compound found in chili powder revs your metabolism, which increases your fat burning skills.

Bonus!Builds Immunity: The fiery spice contains vitamin C, acting as an antioxidant to strengthen the immune system and heal injuries and infections.
Sexual Arousal: Capsaicin also stimulates sexual arousal by prompting the release of feel-good endorphins.

ORIGIN : INDIA

EXP: up to 1 yr from purchase date