Food of the week – Pepper

Pepper - What is it? 

A very versatile seed bearing food from the Capiscum family. Peppers come in a variety of types. Peppers are characterised by their colour, shape and how peppery they are! The heat of peppers is measured on a scale called the Scoville scale.

Where does it come from? Peppers grow in a variety of countries – they tend to do best in a warm to hot climate. 

What is the big deal?  They are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet. They bring flavour and excitement to some meals. Peppers have been associated with other medicinal properties too.

Other fact : In certain ethnic groups; particularly West African – a dietary intake high in hotter peppers is thought  to make you less disease prone!  By the way pepper is actually a fruit!

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