Peppers Bell Red (Capsicum)
Bell pepper or capsicum is botanically a fruit, commonly used as a vegetable. Bell peppers have a less pungent taste and considered as a variety of "sweet peppers"; When powdered they are referred to as paprika.
Bell peppers contain a variety of steroids (like capsicoside) and carotenoids ( antioxidants protecting from disease and enhancing the immune system) like Capsaicin which gives peppers their burning taste and can be used internally for various conditions, including colic or for improving peripheral circulation; Provitamin A carotenoids can be converted into vitamin A, which is essential for growth, immune system function and eye health.
Available year-round, peak July to November.
Bell pepper or capsicum is botanically a fruit, commonly used as a vegetable. Bell peppers have a less pungent taste and considered as a variety of "sweet peppers"; When powdered they are referred to as paprika.
Bell peppers contain a variety of steroids (like capsicoside) and carotenoids ( antioxidants protecting from disease and enhancing the immune system) like Capsaicin which gives peppers their burning taste and can be used internally for various conditions, including colic or for improving peripheral circulation; Provitamin A carotenoids can be converted into vitamin A, which is essential for growth, immune system function and eye health.
Available year-round, peak July to November.
Bell pepper or capsicum is botanically a fruit, commonly used as a vegetable. Bell peppers have a less pungent taste and considered as a variety of "sweet peppers"; When powdered they are referred to as paprika.
Bell peppers contain a variety of steroids (like capsicoside) and carotenoids ( antioxidants protecting from disease and enhancing the immune system) like Capsaicin which gives peppers their burning taste and can be used internally for various conditions, including colic or for improving peripheral circulation; Provitamin A carotenoids can be converted into vitamin A, which is essential for growth, immune system function and eye health.
Available year-round, peak July to November.
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Green, orange and yellow bell peppers have similar nutrient profiles, although their antioxidant contents may vary.