Brief introduction of sweet pepper

Sweet pepper is a vegetable belonging to the genus Capsicum of Solanaceae, which is native to tropical areas of Central and South America and evolved from long-term cultivation and artificial selection in North America.

Its body is thick and tall, its leaves are rectangular or oval, its fruit stalk is upright or drooping, its fruit is large, nearly spherical, cylindrical or oblate, with many longitudinal grooves, its top is truncated or slightly concave, and its base is often slightly concave. It is not spicy but slightly sweet or pepper-flavored, and it is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, folic acid and sweet pepper potassium.

The difference between sweet pepper and colored pepper

1, taste and color

Sweet pepper is sweet, mainly in light colors such as red, yellow, orange and green, and colored pepper is spicy, with bright colors such as red, yellow, orange and purple.

2. Nutritional value

These two kinds of peppers have the same nutritional value. However, colored pepper contains more vitamin C, chlorophyll and minerals than sweet pepper, and sweet pepper is mainly fat and contains a lot of lutein, which is also an essential nutrient for human body.

In addition, there are many condiments made of sweet pepper, such as sweet pepper sauce, sweet pepper sauce and so on. And there is less seasoning for colored peppers. Sweet pepper and colored pepper are both popular ingredients, so it is necessary to know the difference between them before cooking.

Sweet peppers can be made into vegetarian dishes or eaten directly, or barbecued with tomatoes, eggs, beans and cream. Colored peppers can be added to dishes such as stir-fry, barbecue or pizza, and can also be used to make sauces such as Chili oil, Chili powder and Chili vinegar.

What should I pay attention to when eating sweet pepper?

1. People with ulcers, esophagitis, cough and sore throat should eat less sweet peppers.

2. Cut the sweet pepper in half and eat it raw, remove the pedicle and seeds, and then eat it after washing.

3. If the sweet pepper is heated, it is best to stir-fry it with a big fire to keep the taste crisp and nutritious.

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