Capsicum - The Genus Capsicum

Among the spices, hot pepper or chillis been popular from ancient time. Many members of the genus CAPSICUM are of commercial interest, not only for their taste and colour, but also because of their essential oil and active principles. The Capsicu77z genus represents a diverse plant group, from the well-known fruits of the sweet green bell pepper and bright red paprika to the fiery hot small red chilli fruit. When Columbus rasted chilli, which he found on his voyage, he believed he had reached India and called it red pepper. [email protected] /* */ has been domesticated for 7,000 years. Hon7 then, can the most consumed spice in the world be considered a new crop? One reason is that sential ingredient in the fastest growing food sector in the United States,Mexican or Southwestern food.' In addition, many of the new uses of chilli are hidden within manufactured products. Chilli is being used as a food flavouring, a colouring agent, a pharmaceutical ingredient, and in other innovative ways. At present, Capsiciiiii is an indispensable and important ingredient in the food of many countries, specially the tropical countries. The use of the essential oil and oleoresins from Capsicz/ril species in therapeutic applications is increasing day by day. This is leading to a high demand of oleoresins and active principles in the pharmaceutical industry. Moreover, some species of Cctp~ic~/iatzre highly valued for their coloRS And are used by dye industries.

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