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Habanero Chile

Habanero chile is a very hot variety of Capsicum chinense used fresh, dried, or in sauces to add intense heat and fruity flavor. It is botanically a pepper and nutritionally fits within vegetables/produce.

Beneficial properties

rich in vitamin C contains capsaicin low in calories provides antioxidants

Nutritional highlights

Habanero chiles are especially high in vitamin C and also provide vitamin A carotenoids, small amounts of potassium, and capsaicinoids such as capsaicin.

Caution. Very spicy peppers may irritate the mouth and digestive tract and can worsen gastritis, ulcers, acid reflux, or IBS symptoms in sensitive people.

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, Ulcers (peptic)
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