The hot peppers contain a noticeable amount of vitamins, more than the sweet varieties. There is a significant presence mainly in vitamin C (but it loses it during drying), but is also rich in: A, B and D, P, B2, E (which increases blood oxygenation and favors fertility), K (antiaimoragia).

Contraindicated to people suffering from colitis, while it contains carotenoids and minerals, and facilitates the processes of digestion and gastric secretions. Also has anti-bloating properties which it makes it very effective in such unpleasant situations, especially during the hot, summer months.