Sicilian chili pepper

Use in the kitchen: Spicy aroma par excellence, widely used to flavor first courses (spaghetti with garlic, oil and chilli, pasta all'arrabbiata), but also meat and fish-based dishes, cured meats and cheeses, sauces, soups, legumes and much more other.    Medicinal properties: Contains high quantities of vitamin C, B1, B2, PP, provitamin A and capsaicin, the substance responsible for spiciness.   It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and helps digestion by increasing the secretion of gastric juices.   Effective in the treatment of colds, sinusitis and bronchitis.