Chili Pepper

Capsicum annuum 고추 (Korean)

Family / Genus: Order Solanales · Family Solanaceae · Genus Capsicum
Origin: Central & South America (Mexico, Peru). Spread to Europe via the 16th-c. Columbian Exchange, reaching Korea in the 17th century via Japan
Edible Parts: Fruit (unripe & ripe) · seeds
Korean Growing Season: Transplant outdoors Apr–May, harvest Jul–Oct; year-round under cover. North Gyeongsang and South Jeolla are the main producers

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Yamani N, 2021, Ann Med Surg (Lond)

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The effects of capsaicin intake on weight loss among overweight and obese subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Zhang W, 2023, Br J Nutr

PMID 36938807 · DOI
Lipid-Lowering Efficacy of the Capsaicin in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Jiang Z, 2022, Front Nutr

PMID 35299764 · DOI
The effect of Capsaicinoids or Capsinoids in red pepper on thermogenesis in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Irandoost P, 2021, Phytother Res

PMID 33063385 · DOI
Association between chili pepper consumption and risk of gastrointestinal-tract cancers: A meta-analysis

Chen C, 2022, Front Nutr

PMID 36407551 · DOI
Could capsaicinoids help to support weight management? A systematic review and meta-analysis of energy intake data

Whiting S, 2014, Appetite

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