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Thai Chili

Thai chili is a small, very hot chili pepper commonly used fresh or dried in Southeast Asian cooking. It is a produce item and is typically used to add heat and flavor rather than bulk nutrition.

Beneficial properties

rich in capsaicin low in calories contains antioxidants source of vitamin C adds flavor without sodium

Nutritional highlights

Thai chili provides vitamin C, small amounts of provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin B6, and antioxidant compounds including capsaicinoids.

Caution. Very spicy peppers may aggravate heartburn, acid reflux, gastritis, ulcers, or IBS symptoms in sensitive individuals.

Conditions it helps with

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