NAME: Caspici fructus acer
FAMILY: Capsicum
ORIGIN: China
APPEARANCE: narrow, pointed peppers, red
TASTE: moderately hot, if you want to increase the hotness/spiciness, the chili needs to be broken so that the seeds, which are hotter/spicier, come out
HEALING POWERS: rich in vitamins C and A, beta-carotene, improves digestion, anti-inflammatory, promotes weight loss, reduces cholesterol and prevents blood clotting
PART OF PLANT: fruit
PROCESSING METHOD: ripe chili peppers are dried whole
COOKERY:
CATERING/HOSPITALITY: