Spice, Flavor and More: Why Chile Peppers Should be a Staple Food
The fruit of Capsicum species—commonly referred to as chili, chilli, chiles, aji, paprika, capsicums, chile pepper or just peppers—is one the oldest vegetables known to man and is used in cuisine worldwide. History In 2007, a collaborative of scientists from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Central University of Venezuela and Colorado State University published an archeological…