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A red bell pepper supplies twice the vitamin C and eight times the vitamin A content of a green bell pepper. [12] The bell pepper is the only member of the genus Capsicum that does not produce capsaicin, a lipophilic chemical that can cause a strong burning sensation when it comes in contact with mucous membranes.
Capsicum annuum, commonly known as paprika, chili pepper, red pepper, sweet pepper, jalapeño, cayenne, or bell pepper, [5] is a fruiting plant from the family Solanaceae (nightshades), within the genus Capsicum which is native to the northern regions of South America and to southwestern North America.
The term "bell peppers" is never used, although in Australia C. annuum and other varieties which have a bell shape and are fairly hot, are often called "bell chillies". In Canada , Ireland, South Africa and the United Kingdom, the heatless varieties are known simply as "peppers" (or more specifically "green peppers", "red peppers", etc.), while ...
"Bell peppers, especially red varieties, are high in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system by stimulating white blood cell production and protecting against infections," Cassidy says.
Also called: sweet pepper, sweet bell pepper. Characteristics of bell peppers: Bell peppers are large compared to other types of peppers, and can be green, yellow, orange and red (and sometimes ...
By Esther Sung The word "pepper" refers to members of the genus Capsicum, which includes hot varieties, also known as chile peppers, and sweet varieties, such as the bell pepper. Up until the ...
Chili powder, a finely ground mixture of dried chili peppers; Crushed red pepper, a coarsely crushed mixture of dried chili peppers; Chili pepper that is red, especially: Cayenne pepper; Bell pepper, has various colors including red; Red Savina pepper, a cultivar of the habanero chili; Piper ripe black pepper
Paprika (US / p ə ˈ p r i k ə /, / p æ ˈ p r i k ə / ⓘ; [1] UK / ˈ p æ p r ɪ k ə /, / p ə ˈ p r iː k ə / [1]) is a spice made from dried and ground red peppers. [2] It is traditionally made from Capsicum annuum varietals in the Longum group, including chili peppers.