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I'm Your Huckleberry.
I am a person who tends to enjoy the spicier side of cuisine on a Universal level. Today at work, I had been introduced to these peppers; these hybrids as my co-worker had labeled them.. Habanero + "something else" he said. Slightly hesitant; swallowed my concerns and decided to devour one of these "Glowing Fruits of Destruction." Yes.. One bite, down the hatch. Like Hiroshima part deux it was.
Now... not certain on what to name of this chili pepper, but it certainly isn't one those
Jalapenos that I love so much. Eyes did turn bloodshot, additionally nearly vomited all over the work station. But, hey, I'm still alive.. All it did was leave me ready for the next challenge.
It wasn't as bad as expected. It turns out that the "Nuclear Challenge" was worse..
Nuclear Challenge February 07, 2009 (Before)
Nuclear Challenge February 07, 2009 (Aftermath)
Seems these "Hybrids" would certainly make a killer salsa. A definite consideration for a future salsa recipe.
Next stop, Ghost Chili Pepper? (If I can find them for a decent price; 40.00USD a pound.. yikes...)
If anyone can fill me in on the exact name of these peppers or what they might potentially be, please let me know.. thanks in advance =)
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Thank you for the info below, Wiki..
Medicinal use
Capsaicin is a safe and effective analgesic agent in the management of arthritis pain, herpes zoster-related pain, diabetic neuropathy, postmastectomy pain, and headaches.
Possible health benefits
All hot chili peppers contain phytochemicals known collectively as capsaicinoids.
* Capsaicin was shown, in laboratory settings, to cause cancer cell death in rats.
* Capsaicin in chilies has been found to inhibit chemically induced carcinogenesis and mutagenesis in various animal models and cell culture systems.
* Recent research in mice shows that chili (capsaicin in particular) may offer some hope of weight loss for people suffering from obesity.
* Researchers used capsaicin from chilies to kill nerve cells in the pancreases of mice with Type 1 diabetes, thus allowing the insulin producing cells to start producing insulin again.
* Research in humans found that "after adding chili to the diet, the LDL, or bad cholesterol, actually resisted oxidation for a longer period of time, (delaying) the development of a major risk for cardiovascular disease".
* Researchers found that the amount of insulin required to lower blood sugar after a meal is reduced if the meal contains chili pepper.
* Chili peppers are being probed as a treatment for alleviating chronic pain.[31][32]
* Spices, including chili, are theorized to control the microbial contamination levels of food in countries with minimal or no refrigeration.
* Hot peppers are claimed to provide symptomatic relief from rhinitis, but a review study found no effect.
* Several studies found that capsaicin could have an anti-ulcer protective effect on stomachs infected with H. pylori by affecting the chemicals the stomach secretes in response to infection.
* By combining an anesthetic with capsaicin, researchers can block pain in rat paws without causing temporary paralysis. This anesthetic may one day allow patients to be conscious during surgery and may also lead to the development of more effective chronic pain treatments.
Possible health risks and precautions
* A high consumption of chili may be associated with stomach cancer.
* Chili powders may sometimes be adulterated with Sudan I, II, III, IV, para-Red, and other illegal carcinogenic dyes.
* Aflatoxins and N-nitroso compounds, which are carcinogenic, are frequently found in chili powder.
* Chronic ingestion of chili products may induce gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
* Chili may increase the number of daily bowel movements and lower pain thresholds for people with irritable bowel syndrome.
* Chilis should never be swallowed whole; there are cases where unchewed chilis have caused bowel obstruction and perforation.
* Consumption of red chilis after anal fissure surgery should be forbidden to avoid postoperative symptoms.
I'm Your Huckleberry.
I am a person who tends to enjoy the spicier side of cuisine on a Universal level. Today at work, I had been introduced to these peppers; these hybrids as my co-worker had labeled them.. Habanero + "something else" he said. Slightly hesitant; swallowed my concerns and decided to devour one of these "Glowing Fruits of Destruction." Yes.. One bite, down the hatch. Like Hiroshima part deux it was.
Now... not certain on what to name of this chili pepper, but it certainly isn't one those
Jalapenos that I love so much. Eyes did turn bloodshot, additionally nearly vomited all over the work station. But, hey, I'm still alive.. All it did was leave me ready for the next challenge.
It wasn't as bad as expected. It turns out that the "Nuclear Challenge" was worse..
Nuclear Challenge February 07, 2009 (Before)
Nuclear Challenge February 07, 2009 (Aftermath)
Seems these "Hybrids" would certainly make a killer salsa. A definite consideration for a future salsa recipe.
Next stop, Ghost Chili Pepper? (If I can find them for a decent price; 40.00USD a pound.. yikes...)
If anyone can fill me in on the exact name of these peppers or what they might potentially be, please let me know.. thanks in advance =)
==================================
Thank you for the info below, Wiki..
Medicinal use
Capsaicin is a safe and effective analgesic agent in the management of arthritis pain, herpes zoster-related pain, diabetic neuropathy, postmastectomy pain, and headaches.
Possible health benefits
All hot chili peppers contain phytochemicals known collectively as capsaicinoids.
* Capsaicin was shown, in laboratory settings, to cause cancer cell death in rats.
* Capsaicin in chilies has been found to inhibit chemically induced carcinogenesis and mutagenesis in various animal models and cell culture systems.
* Recent research in mice shows that chili (capsaicin in particular) may offer some hope of weight loss for people suffering from obesity.
* Researchers used capsaicin from chilies to kill nerve cells in the pancreases of mice with Type 1 diabetes, thus allowing the insulin producing cells to start producing insulin again.
* Research in humans found that "after adding chili to the diet, the LDL, or bad cholesterol, actually resisted oxidation for a longer period of time, (delaying) the development of a major risk for cardiovascular disease".
* Researchers found that the amount of insulin required to lower blood sugar after a meal is reduced if the meal contains chili pepper.
* Chili peppers are being probed as a treatment for alleviating chronic pain.[31][32]
* Spices, including chili, are theorized to control the microbial contamination levels of food in countries with minimal or no refrigeration.
* Hot peppers are claimed to provide symptomatic relief from rhinitis, but a review study found no effect.
* Several studies found that capsaicin could have an anti-ulcer protective effect on stomachs infected with H. pylori by affecting the chemicals the stomach secretes in response to infection.
* By combining an anesthetic with capsaicin, researchers can block pain in rat paws without causing temporary paralysis. This anesthetic may one day allow patients to be conscious during surgery and may also lead to the development of more effective chronic pain treatments.
Possible health risks and precautions
* A high consumption of chili may be associated with stomach cancer.
* Chili powders may sometimes be adulterated with Sudan I, II, III, IV, para-Red, and other illegal carcinogenic dyes.
* Aflatoxins and N-nitroso compounds, which are carcinogenic, are frequently found in chili powder.
* Chronic ingestion of chili products may induce gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
* Chili may increase the number of daily bowel movements and lower pain thresholds for people with irritable bowel syndrome.
* Chilis should never be swallowed whole; there are cases where unchewed chilis have caused bowel obstruction and perforation.
* Consumption of red chilis after anal fissure surgery should be forbidden to avoid postoperative symptoms.