Chili, fruit (dry)
The edible dried fruit of the chili plant, whose whitish pith contains the pungent chemical capsaicin. This term can be used to describe different species and cultivars, including cayenne pepper, jalapeño, tabasco, piri piri, and habanero. To further specify the cultivar, use the [variety](/schema/Product#variety) field.
Also known as: Chili pepper; Chile; Chile pepper; Chilli pepper; Chilli; Hot chilli; Hot pepper
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Capsicum spp.
- HS code: 0904
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