You have probably seen orange peppers on the market or in the supermarket. But how well do you know the cheerful little brother of the red, yellow and green pepper? Here we list five things that you may not have known about orange bell peppers, so that you might take them home with you the next shopping trip.
1. Orange peppers are the sweetest of them all Orange peppers have the sweetest taste of all sweet peppers, which is probably why kids love them so much! They are juicy and have a natural taste. In addition, they retain their color during cooking, making them a fresh and colorful addition to hip bowl dishes and traditional barbecues.
2. They are a great source of vitamin C Orange peppers contain three times more vitamin C than oranges. That's good to know, since vitamin C is known for its disease-fighting, cell-protecting and connective tissue-building qualities.
3. Orange peppers are excellent for the eyes
A large American study of age-related eye diseases concluded that specific carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, have a huge effect on eye health. Orange peppers contain ten times more zeaxanthin than other fruits and vegetables and are also a good source of lutein. So you will really look better through this!
4. They are used in many medicines Sweet peppers and paprika are known to stimulate appetite, aid digestion and improve circulation. Few people know that capsaicin, which is extracted from sweet peppers, forms the basis of various pain-relieving ointments and medicines for arthritis.
5. Orange peppers are free of pesticides and are grown sustainably Orange peppers are grown in Europe in greenhouses, where insects such as ladybugs and wasps are used to protect the plants against pests. To optimize growth, the growers use sustainable, geothermal heat. Excess water and nutrients are also collected and reused.
