You don’t want to mistake this pungent seasoning for a bell bell pepper or other vegetable. This pepper is the hottest pepper in the world! The Habanero is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is best known as a Mexican pepper.
Nowadays, this pepper is also grown in the Netherlands. The habanero pepper comes in 4 colors: green, yellow, orange and red. Not just a red pepper, which is what many people think.
In many cases, people cook or fry the pepper with it, but hardly anyone ventures to actually eat a piece of the pepper. Would you dare?
The nutrients in the pepper
The Habanero is high in vitamin C, and the minerals phosphorus, potassium and iron are also well represented.
What does this mean for my health?
The pepper contains vitamin C. This vitamin is an antioxidant, which protects your body from free radicals. In addition, vitamin C has a positive effect on your immune system.
Potassium is involved in the regulation of your blood pressure. Phosphorus in the pepper contributes to strong bones and teeth, and iron is important for the formation of hemoglobin. This is a protein that contributes to the transport of oxygen in the body. In addition, iron, phosphorus and vitamin C are all important for your energy metabolism. They help release energy from your food and therefore support your energy levels.
Why do we use this pepper?
The Habanero pepper is a very spicy pepper. It brings a lot of spice to dishes and juices even with just a small portion of itself. In addition, it has an awful lot of good substances that help support body processes. Enough reason to use this pepper in our dishes.
