Ingredients:
100% super spicy chili
Cultivated according to safe quality process of Thai Nguyen Agricultural Cooperation Union
Nutritional ingredients in chili powder 100g paprika provides approximately:
Kcal 281
Fat 14 g
Sodium 1640 mg
Potassium 1950 mg
Carbohydrates 50 g
Fiber 35 g
Vitamin A 29.65 IU
Vitamin C 0.7 mg
Calcium 330 mg
Iron 17.3 mg
Vitamin B6 2.1 mg
Magnesium 149 mg
Health benefits of chili powder
- Healthy Eyes
One tablespoon of paprika contains vitamin A with 9 percent of the recommended requirement for a person. Vitamin A is known for its benefits of improving your vision and preventing night blindness and macular degeneration from developing as we age.
- Supports red blood cell formation.
Copper and iron are essential for new blood cell formation. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, fatigue, and muscle weakness.
- Improve cognitive function.
The amount of iron in paprika leads to increased hemoglobin production and increased blood flow. The proper amount of oxygen and iron in the brain leads to improved cognitive performance and a reduction in cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
- Maintain healthy blood pressure.
Chili powder has an excellent ratio of potassium to sodium. They are known for their high potassium content. One tablespoon of paprika contains 144 milligrams of potassium, compared to just 75.8 milligrams of sodium. This helps the blood vessels relax and maintain proper blood pressure.
- Supports the digestive system.
It possesses a considerable amount of fiber. Fiber stimulates easier bowel movements and increases the secretion of gastric juices, making it easier to digest, preventing conditions like constipation, and protecting the body from more serious conditions like colorectal cancer.
- Fight infection.
Vitamin C is a natural water-soluble antioxidant that helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and destroy cancer-causing free radicals in the body.
- Good for hair and skin.
Adequate vitamin C supplementation not only improves the immune system, but can also create and maintain collagen, an important protein found in hair and skin. In addition, paprika contains vitamin A to keep hair moisturized through increasing sebum production. Each tablespoon contains 44 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A
Finally, it is an excellent source of vitamin E in skin care and hair care. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, vitamin E promotes blood circulation to the scalp.
- Some other benefits
Heart disease: The antioxidants in paprika help scavenge free radicals that can promote cholesterol buildup that leads to heart disease.
Constipation: The high fiber content in paprika not only helps prevent constipation, it can help protect against colorectal cancer.
Osteoporosis: The calcium in paprika can make bones stronger and thicker thereby helping to offset the loss of bone density that comes with aging.
Note when using chili powder
- The powder is pungent and causes a runny nose, difficulty breathing, temporary blindness, and eye pain.
- Sensitive people should use masks and thin gloves while handling chili peppers.
- Avoid touching your eyes with contaminated fingers. Rinse eyes with cold water to reduce irritation.
- It may worsen gastroesophageal reflux.
- Spoiled peppers contain chemical compounds such as aflatoxin that cause liver, stomach and colon cancer.