| active compounds | Capsaicin, carotene, vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, calcium, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. |
| plant part used | fruit |
| processing | powder |
| Why buy powdered chili pepper? |
Used in Asian, Italian, Spanish, Cajun, and other cuisines. |
| appearance & aroma | Red in color, pungent aroma is released during cooking. |