Veggie & Fruit Guide
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Bell Peppers
Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, are a
cultivar group of the species Capsicum annum and are
native to South America. Although related to chilli
peppers, bell peppers are not at all ‘hot’ but range
in flavour from the slightly bitter green pepper to
the mild sweet flavour of the orange and red pepper.
Allowing the pepper to ripen on the plant allows the
sweeter flavour to develop, which makes sense when you
consider that red peppers are simply mature green peppers.
Gorgeous glossy bell peppers are found in a range of vivid
colours including green, yellow, orange and red. Not only
do they add beautiful hues to your meals but all bell peppers
are also famously good sources of vitamin C, with red peppers
being the best vegetable source of vitamin C.
Serving Size
½
cup of
chopped bell pepper (approximately ½ a large pepper)
provides 1 serve of vegetables.
Seasonal Availability & Description by Variety
Bell peppers are available all year round.
