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Harissa Spice

Harissa is a North African chili-based seasoning or paste made from hot peppers, garlic, olive oil, and spices such as cumin and coriander. It is used primarily as a flavoring ingredient rather than a major source of calories or nutrients.

Beneficial properties

contains antioxidant spices capsaicin-containing flavor-dense seasoning may support lower-salt cooking

Nutritional highlights

Harissa can provide small amounts of vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, and antioxidant compounds from chili peppers, garlic, and spices, though amounts vary widely by recipe.

Caution. Spicy foods like harissa may aggravate heartburn, reflux, gastritis, or ulcer symptoms in sensitive individuals.

Conditions it helps with

Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis
Includes: Gastritis, Ulcers (peptic)
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