Bell pepper is one of those vegetables that is very popular because of its variety in color and shape.
A list of them can help you make the best choice according to your need.
This vegetable comes in different colors such as yellow, green, orange, and red.
It might be interesting to know that each color represents different features.
However, all of them have the same properties.
Here are some of the most important features and properties of each variety.
One thing that all colors of bell pepper have in common is that they have the least calories compared to other vegetables and that's because of their interstitial fluid.
Even though green bell pepper is better known among people, the red, yellow, and orange varieties contain more pigment. Regarding taste, green bell pepper has a bitter under-taste while other colors are slightly sweet.
One of the components that make peppers have a spicy taste is called Capsaicin.
Bell pepper doesn't contain much Capsaicin and that’s why it doesn’t have that burning sensation in the mouth.
When green pepper overly ripens, it turns red with a sweeter taste, and as it ripens the amount of vitamin C becomes more accordingly.
The other variety is yellow and orange which are also known as natural sunglasses because they contain the most Carotenoid which is an element found in vegetables that absorbs sunlight.
So it can be said that the different colors of bell pepper depend on their harvest time.
By knowing the differences in properties and taste of each color, you can make a better choice and a more satisfactory shopping experience.
Largest Bell Pepper Variety
When you are in a local fruit and vegetable market you will see people who reach out to the largest fruits or vegetables while the size doesn’t have any significant effect on their tastes.
It is mostly the variety that makes a difference in taste.
However, size and variety are both determining factors when it comes to price.
So a price-conscious customer would not fall for how large they are.
Just know what you are looking for and take your pick.
However, if for some reason the size of bell pepper is important to you it's generally classified as small, average, large, and very large.
The size of a bell pepper goes back to the variety and how much care you give to the plant in the process of growing.
Most bell peppers are the size 3 to 7 inches long and 10 inches wide.
But sweet bell pepper also called giant Aconcagua grows up to 12 inches long and 2 inches wide.
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