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Chili Flake

Chili flake is a dried, crushed hot pepper used as a seasoning to add heat and flavor to foods. It contains capsaicinoids and small amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds.

Beneficial properties

contains capsaicin antioxidant compounds adds flavor with minimal calories may support satiety low in sodium if unsalted

Nutritional highlights

Chili flake provides capsaicin along with small amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and carotenoids.

Caution. Spicy chili products may worsen heartburn, acid reflux, gastritis, or IBS symptoms in sensitive individuals.

Conditions it helps with

Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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IBS
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis
Includes: Gastritis
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