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	~~'''Chili Pepper'''~~		{{short description\|Spicy fruit of plants in the genus Capsicum}}
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	~~The '''~~chili ~~pepper~~''' ~~(also spelled~~ '''~~chilli pepper''' in British English) is~~ the fruit of plants from the genus ''Capsicum'', members of the nightshade family, ''Solanaceae''. ~~Chili peppers~~ are widely used in many cuisines ~~as a spice~~ to add heat to dishes.		[[File:Madame_Jeanette_and_other_chillies.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Various types of chili peppers]]

			'''Chili peppers''' are the fruit of plants from the genus ''[[Capsicum]]'', which are members of the nightshade family, [[Solanaceae]]. They are widely used in many cuisines to add heat to dishes. The substances that give chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically are capsaicin and related compounds known as capsaicinoids.

	==History==		==History==
			Chili peppers have been a part of the human diet in the Americas since at least 7500 BCE. They were domesticated more than 6,000 years ago in Mexico, and were one of the first self-pollinating crops cultivated in Central and South America.

			[[File:Leiden_University_Library_-_Seikei_Zusetsu_vol._25,_page_019_-_蕃椒_-_Capsicum_annuum_L.,_1804_(cropped).jpg\|thumb\|left\|Historical illustration of ''Capsicum annuum'']]

			==Botanical Classification==
			Chili peppers are members of the genus ''Capsicum'', which is part of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The most common species of chili peppers are ''Capsicum annuum'', ''Capsicum frutescens'', ''Capsicum chinense'', ''Capsicum pubescens'', and ''Capsicum baccatum''.

	Chili peppers ~~originated~~ in ~~Mexico~~. ~~After the [[Columbian Exchange]]~~, ~~many cultivars of chili pepper spread across~~ the ~~world, used for both food~~ and ~~traditional medicine~~.		==Cultivation==
			Chili peppers are grown in warm climates and are sensitive to frost. They require a long, warm growing season and are typically planted in the spring. The plants prefer well-drained soil and full sun.

	~~==Species and cultivars==~~		[[File:Achill.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Chili peppers growing in a field]]

	~~Cultivars grown~~ in ~~North America~~ and ~~Europe~~ are ~~believed to all derive from ''[[Capsicum annuum]]''~~, ~~and have white~~, ~~yellow~~, ~~red or purple to black fruits~~. In ~~2016~~, ~~34.5 million tonnes of green~~ chili peppers and ~~3.9 million tonnes of dried chili peppers were produced worldwide~~.		==Uses==
			Chili peppers are used in a variety of ways, including fresh, dried, and powdered. They are a staple in many cuisines, including Mexican, Indian, Thai, and Chinese. In addition to culinary uses, chili peppers are used in traditional medicine and as a natural pest deterrent.

	==~~Culinary use~~==		==Health Effects==
			Capsaicin, the active component in chili peppers, is known for its pain-relieving properties and is used in topical ointments for arthritis and muscle pain. Consumption of chili peppers is also associated with various health benefits, including improved metabolism and cardiovascular health.

	~~Chili peppers are used worldwide in many different cuisines. They are commonly used in fresh or dried form. In dried form, they can be ground into a powder that can be used as a spice in cooking~~.		[[File:Buds_and_flowers_of_chili_plants.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Buds and flowers of chili plants]]

	==~~Heat~~==		==Varieties==
			There are hundreds of varieties of chili peppers, ranging from mild to extremely hot. Some of the most well-known varieties include jalapeños, habaneros, and cayenne peppers. The heat of chili peppers is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

	~~The substances that give chili~~ peppers ~~their intensity when ingested or applied topically~~ are ~~capsaicin~~ and ~~related compounds known as capsaicinoids~~. ~~The quantity of capsaicin varies by variety,~~ and ~~on growing conditions~~.		==Pests and Diseases==
			Chili peppers are susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases, including aphids, whiteflies, and fungal infections. Proper care and management are essential to prevent these issues.

	~~==Health effects==~~		[[File:Capsicum_leaf_deformated_after_aphids.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Capsicum leaf deformed after aphid infestation]]

	Chili peppers are ~~rich~~ in ~~various vitamins~~ and ~~minerals~~. ~~However~~, they are ~~also~~ a ~~rich source~~ of ~~the chemical compound capsaicin, which is known to have many health benefits~~.		==Cultural Significance==
			Chili peppers hold cultural significance in many societies. They are often used in rituals and traditional medicine. In some cultures, they are considered a symbol of protection and strength.

	==~~See also~~==		==Related Pages==
	* [[Capsicum]]
	* [[Columbian Exchange]]
	* [[Capsaicin]]		* [[Capsaicin]]
			* [[Scoville scale]]
			* [[Solanaceae]]
			* [[List of Capsicum cultivars]]

			[[File:Chilli_paper_bd.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Chili peppers being dried in the sun]]

	[[Category:Chili ~~peppers]]~~		[[Category:Capsicum\|Chili pepper]]
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	[[Category:Spices]]		[[Category:Spices]]
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	~~==Chili_pepper==~~
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	~~File~~:~~Madame_Jeanette_and_other_chillies.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Leiden_University_Library_-_Seikei_Zusetsu_vol._25,_page_019_-_蕃椒_-_Capsicum_annuum_L.,_1804_(cropped).jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Achill.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Buds_and_flowers_of_chili_plants.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Chili_pepper.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Shan_Hills,_Myanmar,_Red_chili_pepper_plant.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Capsicum_leaf_deformated_after_aphids.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Chilli_paper_bd.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Chillies_drying_in_Kathmandu.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Andhra_Chillies.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Red_chili_peppers_Mesilla_NM.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~File:Sundried_chilli.jpg\|Chili_pepper~~
	~~</gallery>~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Madame_Jeanette_and_other_chillies.jpg\|Madame Jeanette and other chillies~~
	~~File:Leiden_University_Library_-_Seikei_Zusetsu_vol._25,_page_019_-_蕃椒_-_Capsicum_annuum_L.,_1804_(cropped).jpg\|Seikei Zusetsu vol. 25, page 019 - 蕃椒 - Capsicum annuum L., 1804~~
	~~File:Achill.jpg\|Chili pepper~~
	~~File:Buds_and_flowers_of_chili_plants.jpg\|Buds and flowers of chili plants~~
	~~File:Chili_pepper.jpg\|Chili pepper~~
	~~File:Shan_Hills,_Myanmar,_Red_chili_pepper_plant.jpg\|Red chili pepper plant in Shan Hills, Myanmar~~
	~~File:Capsicum_leaf_deformated_after_aphids.jpg\|Capsicum leaf deformed after aphids~~
	~~File:Chilli_paper_bd.jpg\|Chili pepper~~
	~~File:Chillies_drying_in_Kathmandu.jpg\|Chillies drying in Kathmandu~~
	~~File:Andhra_Chillies.jpg\|Andhra Chillies~~
	~~File:Red_chili_peppers_Mesilla_NM.jpg\|Red chili peppers in Mesilla, NM~~
	~~File:Sundried_chilli.jpg\|Sundried chili~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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			File:Madame_Jeanette_and_other_chillies.jpg\|Chili_pepper
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			File:Chillies_drying_in_Kathmandu.jpg\|Chili_pepper
			File:Andhra_Chillies.jpg\|Chili_pepper
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			File:Sundried_chilli.jpg\|Chili_pepper
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'''Chili Pepper'''

The '''chili pepper''' (also spelled '''chilli pepper''' in British English) is the fruit of plants from the genus ''Capsicum'', members of the nightshade family, ''Solanaceae''. Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add heat to dishes.

==History==

Chili peppers originated in Mexico. After the [[Columbian Exchange]], many cultivars of chili pepper spread across the world, used for both food and traditional medicine.

==Species and cultivars==

Cultivars grown in North America and Europe are believed to all derive from ''[[Capsicum annuum]]'', and have white, yellow, red or purple to black fruits. In 2016, 34.5 million tonnes of green chili peppers and 3.9 million tonnes of dried chili peppers were produced worldwide.

==Culinary use==

Chili peppers are used worldwide in many different cuisines. They are commonly used in fresh or dried form. In dried form, they can be ground into a powder that can be used as a spice in cooking.

==Heat==

The substances that give chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically are capsaicin and related compounds known as capsaicinoids. The quantity of capsaicin varies by variety, and on growing conditions.

==Health effects==

Chili peppers are rich in various vitamins and minerals. However, they are also a rich source of the chemical compound capsaicin, which is known to have many health benefits.

==See also==
* [[Capsicum]]
* [[Columbian Exchange]]
* [[Capsaicin]]

[[Category:Chili peppers]]
[[Category:Capsicum]]
[[Category:Spices]]
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