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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 most recognized Capsicum without capsaicin is the bell pepper, [43] a cultivar of Capsicum annuum, which has a zero rating on the Scoville scale. The lack of capsaicin in bell peppers is due to a recessive gene that eliminates capsaicin and, consequently, the hot taste usually associated with the rest of the genus Capsicum. [44]
green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced. 1. red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced. 3. cloves garlic, finely chopped. 1 tbsp. finely chopped peeled ginger.
In British English, the sweet varieties are called "peppers" [12] and the hot varieties "chillies", [13] whereas in Australian English and Indian English, the name "capsicum" is commonly used for bell peppers exclusively and "chilli" is often used to encompass the hotter varieties. The plant is a tender perennial subshrub, with a densely ...
Fish with vegetables cooked together, seasoned with garlic and chili pepper. [18] Matbucha: Morocco: Tomatoes and roasted bell peppers cooked together, seasoned with garlic and chili pepper. [19] The name of the dish originates from Arabic and means "cooked [salad]". It is served as an appetizer, often as part of a meze.
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