Chili peppersà& x28;alsoàchile,àchile pepper,àchilli pepper, oràchilli[3]& x29;, fromàNahuatlàchëllià& x28;Nahuatl pronunciation:à[ÃËtÃÂ¡ÃÆiÃÂlÃÂi]à& x28;listen& x29;& x29;, are varieties of theàberry-fruitàof plants from theàgenusàCapsicum, which are members of the nightshade familyàSolanaceae, cultivated for theiràpungency.[4]àChili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as aàspiceàto add & x22;heat& x22; to dishes.àCapsaicinàand related compounds known asàcapsaicinoidsàare the substances giving chili peppers their intensity when ingested oràapplied topically. Whileàchili peppersàare & x28;to varying degrees& x29; pungent or & x22;spicy& x22;, there are other varieties of capsicum such asàbell peppersà& x28;UK: peppers& x29; which generally provide additional sweetness and flavor to a meal rather than ââ¬Åheat.ââ¬Â
 
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