Peppers - Green

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Peppers (sometimes known as capsicum) are widely grown in the UK – often via polytunnel usage – as it can be difficult to ripen outdoors in our climate. In the UK they are in season between August and September – and earlier in Mediterranean climates.

Like their relatives, the chilli peppers, peppers originated in South America with seeds of a wild variety dating back to 5000 BC. Like many other foods native to this region, sweet peppers were carried throughout the world by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers who travelled through this continent.

Delicious raw, regularly found alongside carrot and celery sticks on plates of crudités, ready for dipping into hummus, but also great lightly cooked in stir fries, or stuffed and roasted. Cut off the stalk and cut in half to remove the seeds, before using.

nutritional info

Want to colour your life healthy? Brightly coloured peppers, whether green, red, orange or yellow, are rich sources of some of the best nutrients available. To start, peppers are excellent sources of vitamin C and vitamin A (through its concentration of carotenoids such as beta-carotene), two very powerful antioxidants. For atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease, peppers also contain vitamin B6 and folic acid.

storing Peppers - Green

Wrapped up in the fridge for up to a week before they begin to shrivel. Peppers can also be frozen – simply cut into thin slices and place in a freezer bag to use for cooking later.

source

The Great Field in Braunton, as well as other local North Devon producers. We may also source from other markets in times of high demand.