Pepperoncino or chilli is a name commonly used to specify differnt cultivars of hot pepper. They differ between each other with colour, shape, taste and pungency. The most popular poignant varieties include: pepperoni, habanero and jalapeno.
Pepper pungency depends on capsaicin content and is determined on the basis of so called Scoville scale.
Hot varieties of pepper demonstrate many health claims. They have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Hot peppers stimulate circulatory system and digestion processes and are a rich source of vitamin A, C, B6, iron, magnesium as well as potassium and manganese.
It serves primarily as spice giving a poignant flavour to various meals.