Baby capsicum

Baby capsicum

  • +Description

    Baby capsicums belongs to the nightshade family and is related to the tomato and potato. Capsicums are native to the subtropical areas of South America. Baby capsicums are little versions of the block paprika. These baby paprika´s come in green, red, orange and yellow. The baby capsicums are sweeter than the bigger ones and contain no seeds. This makes them a great snack. Baby capsicums are actually a fruit, but are often considered to be a vegetable.

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    Baby capsicums are available from Israel and Holland

  • +Main nutrients

    Calcium, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Natrium, Niacin, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin A, B6, C, E and K and Folate.

Main varieties

  • Baby Capsicums Red

    Baby Capsicums Red

    Red baby capsicums are the ripe versions of the green capsicums. This is why red capsicums contains twice as much vitamin C. These capsicums have the sweetest taste of all varieties.

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  • Baby Capsicums Orange

    Baby Capsicums Orange

    These capsicums are just like the red and yellow variety sweet and fresh. However the orange capsicums have the softest taste of all and is shaped differently

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  • Baby Capsicums Yellow

    Baby Capsicums Yellow

    Yellow baby capsicums are the ripe versions of the green capsicums. The yellow baby capsicums contain twice as much vitamin C then the green ones. These capsicums have a fresh and sweet taste.

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  • Baby Capsicums Green

    Baby Capsicums Green

    Green baby capsicums are actually red or yellow capsicums in their unripe stage. Green capsicums are less sweet and slightly more bitter than the yellow, orange and red capsicums.

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Preparation

Preparation

First wash the baby capsicum and cut off the stem. From here either cut the fruit in rings or stuff it. When stuffing the baby capsicums do not cut off the stem, as it is a nice lid. The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.

Consumption

Baby capsicum is a fruit, but can be used as a vegetable. The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Baby capsicum with its small size and sweet flavour makes a great snack or decoration item. The fruit is delicious when stuffed and heated in the oven.

When to eat

Baby capsicums should be firm and shiny. Avoid capsicums which are wrinkled. Baby capsicums can best be kept in the refrigerator and consumed within one week.

Did you know?

  • A capsicum contains 3 times as much vitamin C as an orange.
  • There are more than 16 types of capsicums.
  • The first capsicum was brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. In 1492 he discovered the capsicum in America. Because of its sharp flavor he thought it was a kind of pepper. This is why in England capsicums are still called 'pepper' or 'bell pepper’. Over the years capsicums got much milder.
 

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