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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
Seasons/Availability
Yellow Tinker Bell Peppers are typically available March through November. Intermittent gaps occur during the season due to shipment scheduling from the European growers.
Current Facts
The lighter any the pepper color, the sweeter the flavor.
Description/Taste
Yellow Tinker bell peppers offer a sweet flavor, low acidity and a firm, crispy texture. Smaller than the common bell pepper, the descriptive name of this variety describes its unique size. (Scoville units: 0-100)
Nutritional Value
A four-ounce serving of raw bell pepper has only 30 calories plus provides an excellent source of vitamin C.
Applications
Yellow Tinker bell peppers are most often used for display. Their uniform shape, size, color and attached stem are ideal for centerpieces or as vessels. They may also be used in lightly cooked or fresh preparations such as salads and appetizer recipes. Its flavor pairs well with fresh parsley, cilantro, cucumbers, jicama, soft cheeses, meats and grains. To prepare, cut off tops; remove seeds and veins; rinse well. For optimum flavor and texture, use within one week. Peppers may be frozen, but crispness will be lost.
Geography/History
Straight from Holland, Tinker bell peppers are a fairly new, smaller version of the common bell pepper. Bell peppers have no "bite" in their flavor as they contain a recessive gene that eliminates and prevents capsaicin which creates the hot flavor in hot peppers. This very early, miniature bell pepper is produced on vigorous and spreading high bushes.
Yellow Tinker Bell Peppers are typically available March through November. Intermittent gaps occur during the season due to shipment scheduling from the European growers.
Current Facts
The lighter any the pepper color, the sweeter the flavor.
Description/Taste
Yellow Tinker bell peppers offer a sweet flavor, low acidity and a firm, crispy texture. Smaller than the common bell pepper, the descriptive name of this variety describes its unique size. (Scoville units: 0-100)
Nutritional Value
A four-ounce serving of raw bell pepper has only 30 calories plus provides an excellent source of vitamin C.
Applications
Yellow Tinker bell peppers are most often used for display. Their uniform shape, size, color and attached stem are ideal for centerpieces or as vessels. They may also be used in lightly cooked or fresh preparations such as salads and appetizer recipes. Its flavor pairs well with fresh parsley, cilantro, cucumbers, jicama, soft cheeses, meats and grains. To prepare, cut off tops; remove seeds and veins; rinse well. For optimum flavor and texture, use within one week. Peppers may be frozen, but crispness will be lost.
Geography/History
Straight from Holland, Tinker bell peppers are a fairly new, smaller version of the common bell pepper. Bell peppers have no "bite" in their flavor as they contain a recessive gene that eliminates and prevents capsaicin which creates the hot flavor in hot peppers. This very early, miniature bell pepper is produced on vigorous and spreading high bushes.
