What kind of chili pepper is used to increase redness and color

Chili peppers that enhance redness and color usually refer to varieties that are rich in natural red pigments and have bright colors, mainly including cherry peppers, millet peppers, lantern peppers, morning peppers, and string peppers.

1. Cherry Pepper

The cherry pepper fruit is round and small, with a bright red color when ripe. It contains abundant capsaicin and vitamin C, making it suitable for making kimchi or decorating dishes. It has moderate spiciness and strong stability of red pigment, and is commonly used as a natural coloring agent in food processing.

2. Xiaomi Spicy

Xiaomi Spicy has a slender body, a deep red and translucent color when mature, a strong spicy flavor, and a high content of red pigment. After drying, the color remains good and it is a commonly used raw material for making chili powder and hot pot base. It can provide bright red color and spicy flavor to food.

3. Lantern pepper

Lantern pepper has thick flesh, smooth and shiny skin, and presents a bright red or orange red color when ripe. High sugar content and low spiciness, suitable for fresh consumption or making colored pepper powder. Its bright color comes from the high content of carotenoids and capsaicin.

Fourth, Chaotian pepper

The fruit of Chaotian pepper grows upwards with a pointed tip, and after complete maturity, it turns deep red, with high spiciness and sufficient pigment deposition. Commonly used in making chopped chili sauce and pickled peppers, its red pigment is heat-resistant and suitable for adding color and flavor to dishes that require long-term cooking.

Fifth, Line Pepper

Line pepper has a slender and elongated appearance, with a bright red and transparent color after aging, and a medium to high spiciness. After drying, it is not easy to fade and is an ideal choice for making chili oil and pickled products, providing long-lasting red appearance and spicy taste for food.

When choosing red chili peppers, the spiciness and pigment content can be considered according to their use. Lantern peppers are recommended for fresh consumption, while millet peppers or morning peppers are recommended for processing. When consuming, the amount should be controlled, and those with gastrointestinal sensitivity should avoid eating on an empty stomach. During the planting process, increasing the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can promote the color change of the fruit, and storing it in the shade after harvesting can better maintain the color. Red chili peppers are rich in antioxidants, and moderate consumption can help promote metabolism, but excessive consumption may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa.