It is whole selected pods of spicy chili. Dried chili is usually added to dishes at the beginning of cooking. Red spicy pepper stimulates appetite and decorates a dish. Chili has a stronger flavor in whole pods than ground pepper has. It is great for a cold remedy and a source of vitamins and nutrients. It is believed that the regular use of this pepper stimulates metabolism and promotes weight loss. One chili pepper is enough to give dishes a spicy taste.