Chilli peppers are the fruits of Capsicum pepper plants, which belong to the nightshade family, along with tomatoes and eggplants notable for their hot flavor. They’re rich in vitamins,minerals, and antioxidants. They’re primarily used as a fresh or dried spice. They burn our tongues, make us sweat and bring tears to our eyes, but they’re still eaten by a quarter of the earth’s population every single day in countries across the globe.Many varieties of chili peppers exist, such as cayenne and jalapeño.They’re primarily used as a spice and can be cooked or dried and powdered. Powdered, red chili peppers are known as paprika.