The Morita Chile Pepper is extremely versatile, making it the most common Chipotle Pepper in the United States. 

Taste and Aroma: Full smoky flavored, hot and slightly sweet.

Uses: Southwestern cooking, salsa, meat, beans, sauces, chili, tacos, burritos, fajitas, nachos, and eggs.

Approximate Heat Units: 75,000 HU

Heat Index: 7/10

Health Benefits

* May improve digestion by stimulating secretions in the stomach
* May help reduce high blood pressure
* May help reduce high cholesterol
* May help clear a stuffed nose by irritating the mucus membranes
* May help protect against some types of cancer
* Helps to prevent heart disease

Capsicum annum contains: Alkaloids, apsaicine, capsacutin, capsaicin, capsanthine, capsico PABA, fatty acids, flavonoids, sugars, carotene, volatile oil, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and C.

Used externally, cayenne liniment may soothe the stiffness and pain of rheumatism and arthritis.

Botanical Name: capsicum annum
Origin: Mexico
Notes: KSA Certified Kosher. Non-irradiated.  Gluten-free. Salt-free. Vegan.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* FDA Disclaimer. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is for educational purposes only.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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