Habanero is considered as one of the hottest spices. They are also known as the hottest chilies in the world. This spicy fruit has become a worldwide symbol of hotness. The popularity of Habanero peppers have grown because of their health benefits and flavor. This article will introduce to you the health benefits of Habanero and discover how they can make our life easier and improve our health.
As one of the hottest chilies available today, Habanero is packed with nutritional value. It packs more than 300 mg of carbohydrate, about half of what an apple contains. As compared to other fruits, Habanero is very low on calories. Habaneros contain fewer calories than apples, peaches, grapes, oranges and tangerines. It has low calories and low fat, so it has earned a name as “health food of choice”.
Aside, from its low-calorie and fat content, Habanero pepper also has health benefits because it contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. One of the most common health benefits is protection against inflammation. Inflammation is a factor that causes sickness in many forms of animals. With the presence of anti-inflammatory chemicals in Habanero hot sauce, your body is protected from any illness.
Because of its high heat, habanero can burn your mouth if not kept in check. To avoid this, add to your diet Habanero pepper extract instead of the heat. Habanero is believed to be a better alternative for foods such as: pork, beef, lamb and fish. Because of its origin and popularity, it is now included in cookbooks, making it even more accessible for consumers worldwide.
Habanero is not only found in chili peppers. It can be found in various dishes including, but not limited to, tacos, salads, beverages and instant puddings. Its availability has made it very popular in places where habanero is not cultivated such as the Amazon. The taste of this chili pepper is often described as piquant and it gives people a “kick.” There have been debates whether or not there is really any difference between the taste of the hot sauce and the heat of the habanero bean.
Originating from Cuba, Habanero is known as “Habanero” in the United States. It is named after the town of Habanao in the province of Hidalgo. Habanao habaneros are generally larger in size than other Habanero species and have a thicker skin with an increased amount of oil in its flesh. Habanao habaneros are commonly green, purple-black, orange and red in color and are prized for their heat. Today, Habanero peppers are grown all over the world as well as being harvested for consumption. Other names by which the Habanero pepper is known include: Spanish Habanero, Caribbean Habanero, Mexican Habanero, Spanish Habanero, Red Habanero, Golden Habanero, and Black Habanero.