HEALTH BENEFITS

1. Capsaicin causes cancer cells to commit suicide.
2. Topical forms of capsaicin are recognized treatment for osteoarthritis pain.
3. Burns fat and lose weight
4. Protects your heart and;
5. Prevents sinusitis and relieves congestion.

QUALITY REQUIREMENT

Hot pepper quality is primarily based on the firmness, maturity, colour, shape and freedom from pest, pest damage, bruises, cracks and diseases.

WHY INVEST IN PEPPER?

• Relatively easy to grow
• Favourable climatic conditions for production
• The availability of Loans and;
• Strong markets for pepper products.

WORLD DEMAND FOR HOT PEPPER:

In 2008 Canada was the largest importer of US. Fresh peppers, purchasing 135.9 million pounds. In contrast, the United States imported 1.4 billion pounds of fresh peppers in 2008. Most fresh peppers originated in Mexico, which provided 1.2 billion pounds of peppers. In countries such as Japan and the USA, there is a rapidly growing demand for powered and dried Habaneros.