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Product: Ají limo
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| Basic Information: Originally from Peru. It is a very fruitful variety and has an excellent fruity aroma, reminiscent of the aroma of habaneros. The plants of this variety measure approximately one meter and its fruits measure between 1 and 12 cm. This species is cultivated on the coast, mountains and Amazon up to 1500 meters above sea level, in areas with a humid and warm climate, under temperatures that range between 18 and 24 ºC. It has a very aromatic smell with a pronounced and pleasant itch. On the Scoville scale, its degree of pungency is between 15,000 to 30,000 SHUs. It usually has yellow, red, green, white and purple colors. This chili is basic in the preparation of Peruvian ceviche and tiradito. | |
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Origin: Peru
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Region: Ica, Lima, La Libertad.
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Seasonality:
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Certifications: Kosher
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Available presentations: Powder, flakes.
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Suggested industrial applications: Food industry: Meat products, sausages, fish, preparations, healthy snacks.
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Uses: Food additive, seasoning.
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| Properties: Among the components of Ají Limo, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium are important, with Ají Limo being the one with the highest concentration of many of these components and doubling the degree of spiciness compared to Ají Amarillo and Ají Rocoto. | |
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Main functionality: This fruit is free of cholesterol and saturated fats, so people who want to deprive themselves of certain foods for these reasons can not worry in this case because it even accelerates the metabolism, helping to lose weight. It is highly recommended in diets low in sodium and/or high in fiber.
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| Secondary functionality: Stimulates the nervous system to produce more endorphins, which cause a feeling of satisfaction and mental relaxation. Thanks to its bactericidal effects of Ají Limo, it helps eliminate bacteria from the stomach, to reduce the chances of suffering from stomach diseases such as salmonella. | |
Nutritional Table:
| Components / Components | Per 100g / Per 100g |
| Calories / Calories | 375 kcal |
| Water / Water | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates / Carbohydrates | 12.4 g |
| Proteins / Proteins | 2.5 g |
| Total fat / Total fat | 0.8 g |
| Fiber / Fiber | 11 g |
| Ash / Ash | - |
| Calcium / Calcium | 31 mg |
| Phosphorus / Phosphorus | 58 mg |
| Iron / Iron | 1.3 mg |
| Thiamine / Thiamine | 0.51 mg |
| Riboflavin / Riboflavin | 1.82 mg |
| Niacin / Niacin | 4.3 mg |
| Ascorbic acid / Ascorbic acid | 60 mg |