Bell peppers, scientifically known as Capsicum annuum<\/em><\/a>, are fruits belonging to the Solanaceae or nightshade species. Commonly called sweet peppers in the Bahamas, bell peppers are grown for their thick, mildly sweet fruit that has an array of colors, including green, red, yellow, orange, and even purple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bell peppers are annual plants, and green bell peppers are picked before they develop a yellow or red pigment, usually, 60-80 days after they are transplanted. Green bell peppers have a slightly bitter, less sweet taste than their yellow, orange, or red counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bell peppers are in the same family as breadfruit, chili peppers, and tomatoes which are indigenous to Central and South America. However, what sets bell peppers apart from hot peppers is their lack of capsaicin, a chemical responsible for causing spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also the reason why bell peppers are called sweet peppers. Like their close cousins, chili peppers, bell peppers can be dried and ground into a powder known as paprika. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Though bell peppers come in a variety of colors, bell peppers retain the same shape and structure. The exterior of bell peppers is smooth, but the flesh is crunchy and sweet. Bell peppers are hollow on the inside and contain a large cluster of seeds that connects to a membrane running along the walls of the pepper’s interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bell peppers can be eaten raw or cooked. Bell peppers can be used to make roasted red pepper white bean soup<\/a>, roasted red peppers<\/a>, in salads, quiches, as a pizza topping, and so much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHistory Of Bell Peppers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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