Yellow sweet peppers

Yellow sweet peppers

27 kcal per 100 g

Category: Vegetables

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 27 kcal
Protein 1g
Carbohydrates 6.3g
Sugars 4.2g
Total fats 0.2g
Fiber 1.7g

Vitamins and minerals

Folate 28mcg
Lycopene 0mcg
Potassium 210mg
Vitamin A 1387IU
Vitamin C 183.5mg

Description

Yellow bell peppers are a variety of pepper known for their mild and sweet flavor, lacking the spicy kick characteristic of other pepper varieties. Their flesh is crisp and juicy, with a bright yellow color that adds an attractive visual touch to any dish. They are ideal for salads, stir-fries, roasting, or stuffing, and are widely used in Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine.

The origin of peppers dates back to Central and South America, where they were cultivated by pre-Columbian civilizations. The sweet pepper, also known as bell peppers, was adopted and adapted in various regions, becoming a common ingredient in global cuisine.

Among their properties, yellow bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A (thanks to their beta-carotene content), and natural antioxidants. They also provide dietary fiber and are low in calories, making them a healthy choice to enrich any recipe.

In different Hispanic American countries, yellow bell peppers may be known as yellow morrones, yellow sweet chili, or simply yellow peppers. These synonyms reflect the linguistic diversity of the region, though they generally refer to the same ingredient.