Shizhu Chili [Chongqing Shizhu Specialty]

What is Shizhu chili pepper? Authentic Chongqing Shizhu Specialty: Shizhu Chili

Content Summary:Do you want to know what Shizhu Chili is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Chongqing Shizhu specialty - Shizhu chili pepper. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information about Shizhu chili pepper. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Shizhu chili pepper and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Shizhu chili pepper? How did the history of Shizhu chili come about? Wait

Basic Introduction to Shizhu Chili

Chili from Shizhu County was exported to countries such as South Korea and Sri Lanka as early as the 1950s. In 2000, the county party committee and government developed the chili industry as a key industry, introduced it from Shandong and Guizhou, and tested 500 acres in Sanyi, achieving a bountiful harvest. Over the course of 4 years, the area increased at a double rate from 500 acres to 130000 acres in 2005, and is expected to reach 200000 acres by 2010; The number of townships gradually expanded from one to 16 in 2005; The number of professional cooperative economic organizations gradually grew from one to 20 in 2005, and the first "Sanyi" brand trademark named after chili pepper was registered in China. This emerging industry, which has grown from small to large, from point to surface, from experimental demonstrations to large-scale planting, and from a simple dish on the dining table of farmers to covering most of the county, is flourishing in Shizhu

Regional Scope

The protected area of Shizhu chili pepper is located at 108 ° 00 ′ -108 ° 29 ′ E and 29 ° 39 ′ -30 ° 33 ′ N in Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County, Chongqing, including Nanbin Town, Xituo Town, Xialu Town, Yuelai Town, Linxi Town, Mawu Town, Wangchang Town, Yanxi Town, Longsha Town, Yuchi Town, Sanhe Town, Daxie Town, Qiaotou Town, Shazi Town, Wanchao Town, Huangshui Town, Lichang Township, Sanxing Township, Liutang Township, Sanyi Township, Wangjia Township, Hezui Township, Shijia Township, Zhongyi Township, Huanghe Township. There are a total of 27 townships in Xinxiang and Xinle. The planting area is 20000 hectares, with an annual output of 300000 tons

1. Capsaicin can stimulate the brain to release endorphins, relieving pain<2. It can reduce cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and triglyceride levels, promote blood circulation, and prevent diseases such as heart disease and stroke<3. Chili peppers contain capsaicin and crude fiber, which can stimulate saliva and gastric juice secretion, strengthen the spleen and stomach, promote appetite, and eliminate stomach cold diseases

4. It has a significant effect on preventing colds, arteriosclerosis, night blindness, and scurvy<5. It can dispel wind and cold, relax muscles and activate collaterals, and has insecticidal and anti itch effects

1. Appearance features: Shizhu chili peppers have bright colors, good luster, strong spiciness, high oil content, strong aroma, thin skin and thick flesh, high hardness, and few seeds

2. Intrinsic quality: 2.1. Long pepper: Capsaicin 1800-4900mg/kg, Dihydrocapsaicin 700-1800mg/kg, Phellinin 20-60 (460NM), Fat 2.5-9.3%. 2.2 Chaotian pepper: Capsaicin 1200-3700mg/kg, Dihydrocapsaicin 800-1500mg/kg, Phellinin 20-100 (460nm), 4-10% fat