New Capsicum annuum pepper contains high concentrations of beneficial capsinoids

(American Society for Horticultural Science) Germplasm release 509-45-1 is a small-fruited Capsicum annuum L. pepper released in 2013 by the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. Fruit of 509-45-1 contain high concentrations of capsiate and dihydrocapsiate in both immature and mature fruit. The release of 509-45-1 will provide researchers and plant breeders with a new source of capsinoids and advance research and production of the non-pungent biologically active compounds.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news