Pepper, Chili
Pepper, Chili
The first European to "discover" chili peppers was Christopher Columbus in America in 1493.
Fun Facts:
They contain three times as much vitamin C as oranges, and twice as much iron as spinach.
There are more than 200 varieties of chilis, more than 100 of which are indigenous to Mexico.
It is a common misconception that the hotter the pepper, the more acidic. The hotness of the pepper depends on the amount of capsaicin it contains and not the level of acidity.
There are many varieties of chilis, including: Anaheim, Banana, Cubanelle, Fresno , Habanero, Jalapeno, Pailla, Pimiento, Pablano, Serrano and Yellow.
Seasonality:
California, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Who Grows It
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup chopped |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 30 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.032g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 7mg | 0.29% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 6.61g | 2.2% |
| Dietary Fiber: 1.1 | 0% |
| Sugars: 3.98g | |
| Protein: 1.4g | |
| Vitamin A 14.28% | Vitamin C 179.67% |
| Calcium 1% | Iron 4.28% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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