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Peppers of all colors.

A friend gave me those yellow peppers and I set the machine to work; by the way, do you know what the color of peppers means? The colors of peppers (green, yellow, orange, red) primarily indicate their degree of ripeness on the plant, which determines their flavor, nutritional value and texture. Generally, green peppers are less ripe (bitter and firm), while yellow and red peppers are riper (sweet and mild).

Here are the details by color:

🟢 Green bell pepper This is the unripe bell pepper. It has a more bitter taste, is crunchy and keeps longer. It is rich in chlorophyll and vitamin C, ideal for stir-fries.

🟡 Yellow bell pepper It is an intermediate stage of maturation. It is sweeter and milder than green, high in vitamin C and antioxidants such as lutein.

🔴 Red bell pepper It is the full ripening. It is the sweetest of all, with a softer texture and shorter shelf life. It stands out for its high contribution of beta-carotene (vitamin A) and lycopene.

🟠 O range Pepper: It also represents advanced ripening, with a sweet flavor and high antioxidant content (zeaxanthin).

Important fact All colored peppers (green, yellow, red) generally come from the same plant, changing color as they ripen, although there are also specific varieties.

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