Skin

Spice

Skin

Chilli skin is a prepared form of the fruit, cut or sorted so cooks get consistent pieces without full breakdown. plant ingredient with cultivar-driven sweetness, acid or starch. Match cooking time to piece size and moisture. ripeness and cut size drive timing more than complex technique. Use sound product and keep cut surfaces from drying out before the pan. Rest after high heat so juices redistribute before carving or plating.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CookedCracklingDriedFreshFriedPreparedRawStock

Traits

CollagenPortionPrep ReadyPrimary YieldProtectiveSkinVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 436

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 23.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.62 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 6.96 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 9.62 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 40.6 mg
  • Salt 0.11 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 49.8 g
  • Dietary Fibre 26.2 g
  • Total Sugars 4.9 g
  • Complex / starch 14.7 g
  • Protein 6.93 g
  • Water 14.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

Cold storage and transport made chilli a year-round kitchen staple in many regions, including named skin portions.

Cold storage and transport made chilli a year-round kitchen staple in many regions, including named skin portions.

Cold storage and transport made chilli a year-round kitchen staple in many regions, including named skin portions.

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