Hot peppers

Pepperoni and chilli belong to the Capsicum annuum species of nightshades plants. Both the plant as well as the fruit are designated as pepperoni/chilli, and there are other names, especially for the fruit which indicate differences in spiciness, size and also colour. The spiciness of the different varieties is determined by the capsaicin, which is mainly present in the seeds and internal ribs of the fruit.