Pepper can be used both as medicine and as food. Chinese medicine says that pepper has the function of warming stomach and dispelling cold. The main way to eat is to eat Chili directly, which is the most important seasoning in the world. Pepper is a common condiment in the kitchen. It is very important to keep condiments in the kitchen. Pepper needs to be stored in a dry place, avoiding humidity and direct sunlight. If there are a lot of peppers, you can take a small amount for daily use, and most of them can be sealed for a longer time.
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When using peppers, be sure to pay attention to the shelf life, because peppers will expire. If it expires, the special smell of pepper comes from volatile organic compounds, which fully contact with the outside world and air, resulting in chemical reactions, and its composition changes and is transformed into chemical components harmful to health. Powder will produce a large number of molds, such as Aspergillus flavus, which is a strong carcinogen.
The special ingredients contained in pepper make pepper have a unique aromatic taste and bitter and spicy taste, and become a spicy condiment popular among the people. Although pepper is mainly used as seasoning, it actually has many uses. For example, people use "braised pork belly with Chili" to treat chronic gastrointestinal diseases.
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