Dried peppers are characterized by low water content and are suitable for long-term storage. However, if they are not properly stored, unsealed or dried peppers with high water content are prone to mildew. Dried peppers are mainly eaten as seasonings.

It is the most primitive way to store fresh peppers in the sun, and it is also the way to retain their nutrients to the maximum extent. Generally, 5 kg of fresh peppers can be dried out 1 kg of dried peppers, which can last for two years as long as they are properly preserved. It is suggested to select fresh peppers with full maturity, smooth skin and bright color.

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Pepper is rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid, magnesium and potassium. Capsaicin in pepper also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and meals with pepper can increase the energy consumption of human body and help to lose weight.

Pepper can stimulate the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract, enhance gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote the secretion of digestive juice, improve appetite, and inhibit abnormal fermentation in the intestine. This is because pepper can stimulate the release of prostaglandin E2, which is beneficial to promote the regeneration of gastric mucosa, maintain the function of gastrointestinal cells and prevent and treat gastric ulcer.

Taking pepper as the main raw material, with garlic, hawthorn extract and vitamin E, it can improve heart function and promote blood circulation after eating. In addition, eating pepper regularly can reduce blood lipid and thrombosis, and has a certain preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases.

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