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Dry Red Chilli Peppers: Their hot, pungent taste is owing to the presence of capsaicin, a chemical substance that also quickens digestive process and possesses great medicinal value. Apart from this, red chilli is also a very good source of vitamins A, B, C, E and P and contain high quantities of magnesium, potassium, and iron. It is an important ingredient as well as used for essence production. It is used in foods for pungency and red colour. Red chilli is primarily used as spice in foods and beverages in whole form or in powdered form. In addition, red chilli is used as main ingredients in various types of sauces, vinegars, ketchups, and pickles. Oleoresin, a compound extracted from chilli is also sought-after because of its use as artificial flavouring and colouring agent in various foods.