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Bell pepper colors reveal differences in sweetness, nutrients and ripeness

Raw, grilled, roasted, stuffed—there are many ways to enjoy bell peppers, also called capsicums, sweet peppers or paprika. Bell peppers originated in Central and South America and belong to the nightshade family along with tomatoes and eggplants.

Bell pepper colors reveal differences in sweetness, nutrients and ripeness
Image: Phys.org
Raw, grilled, roasted, stuffed—there are many ways to enjoy bell peppers, also called capsicums, sweet peppers or paprika. Bell peppers originated in Central and South America and belong to the nightshade family along with tomatoes and eggplants.

Originally published at Phys.org

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