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China as a place of chilli origin?

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Chili peppers, known for their fiery kick, are an essential part of culinary traditions across the globe. From the spicy curries of India to the tangy salsas of Mexico, chilies have shaped the flavor profiles of many dishes. While many associate the fiery ingredient with Mexico and South America, China holds a fascinating place in […]

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Ramsay Goes To A Chilli Eating Contest

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While in India, Gordon goes to a competition where a woman attempts to break her record of not just eating chillis but also rubbing them in her eyes. … and then she wants to go on and rub more in her eyes! I mean, is she nuts? Unreal… Gordon Ramsay

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Do you like spicy foods? It may help you live longer

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Did you know that eating hot peppers and more spicy food might help you live longer? Medical science is working on a hypothesis that consumption of hot and spicy chilli peppers is associated with a significant reduction in total mortality. Medical researchers found that consumption of hot red chilli peppers is associated with a 13 […]

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Chilli as a State of Mind

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Chili is not so much food as a state of mind. Addictions to it are formed early in life and the victims never recover. On blue days in October, I get this passionate yearning for a bowl of chili, and I nearly lose my mind. Margaret Cousins

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Chilli peppers have a lot of vitamin C

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Many people think that the best source of vitamin C is provided by fruits such as lemons and oranges, but really there are a lot of foods that beat it. Red chilli peppers, for example, have about 143 mg of the good stuff per 100 g, compared to 53 mg in the same weight of […]

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