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New Mexico Red Chile

New Mexico red chile is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum commonly used fresh or dried in Southwestern cuisine. It is a low-calorie chile pepper valued for its pungency, color, and antioxidant compounds.

Beneficial properties

rich in vitamin C contains capsaicinoids antioxidant-rich low in calories supports flavor without added sodium

Nutritional highlights

It provides vitamin C, vitamin A precursors such as carotenoids, small amounts of vitamin B6 and potassium, and capsaicinoid compounds.

Caution. Hot chile peppers may aggravate heartburn, acid reflux, gastritis, 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
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