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White bell peppers are small to medium in size, averaging seven centimeters in length and five centimeters in diameter, and are rounded, square, and slightly uneven in shape with 3-4 lobes and a thick green stem. The smooth skin is firm, glossy, and pale white to ivory, almost appearing translucent when young, transforming to a faint yellow. Depending on the variety, if allowed to remain on the plant, the white pepper may turn to green, orange, or red with full maturity. Underneath the skin, the pale-yellow flesh is thick, juicy, crisp, and succulent, with a hollow cavity that contains very small, flat and bitter cream-colored seeds and a thin, spongy membrane. White bell peppers have an aqueous crunch with a mild, sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
White bell peppers are available year-round, with a peak season in the summer.
Current Facts
White bell peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are a rare variety of edible fruits that can be grown both as an annual or perennial and belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Many White bell pepper cultivars are heirloom varieties, meaning they have been around since before World War II and are open-pollinated while others are hybrids. Unlike the more uniform, greenhouse-grown, white Holland bell peppers, White bell peppers are grown outdoors in a variety of conditions. While this variety is difficult to find in the commercial marketplace, White bell peppers are favored by home gardeners and local farms for their ease of growth, high yields, unusual coloring, and sweet flavor.
Nutritional Value
White bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and contain some vitamins A, E, K, and B6, fiber, manganese, potassium, copper, and folate. Due to the lack of pigment, the peppers also offer small amounts of carotenoids, which provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Applications
White bell peppers are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as grilling, roasting, sautéing, and baking. The peppers can be consumed fresh and are often sliced for vegetable plates, tossed into a salad, layered on sandwiches, or chopped into grain bowls and salsa. White bell peppers can also be stir-fried, grilled on skewers, stuffed with meats and cheeses, used as a pizza topping, mixed into pasta, cooked down and pureed into a sauce, or added to soups, stews, and casseroles. White bell peppers pair well with tomatoes, onions, garlic, eggplant, mushrooms, cauliflower, ginger, cumin, oregano, cilantro, dill, oregano, thyme, basil, poultry, pork, beef, fish, tofu, seafood, white beans, black beans, rice, quinoa, and faro. The peppers will keep up to five days when stored unwashed in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Bell peppers are also commonly referred to as sweet peppers due to their lack of capsaicin, the compound present in the inner membranes of the pepper that is responsible for the spiciness in hot peppers. It also helps differentiate them from their spicier cousins. In Australia, bell peppers are called Capsicums after their genus name.
Geography/History
Bell peppers are native to tropical America and have been growing since ancient times. While the exact origins of White bell peppers are unknown, bell peppers were introduced to Asia and Europe via Spanish and Portuguese explorers around 1493, and since then new varieties and heirloom varieties have been cultivated across the world. Today White bell peppers are most often grown by smaller, local farms and can be spotted at local farmer’s markets, specialty grocers, and grown in home gardens in North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Halal Pastures Farms…..Bell peppers are unique among their pepper family because they lack capsaicin, the compound responsible for spiciness. This is why they're often referred to as sweet peppers. In Australia, they go by the name Capsicums, derived from their scientific genus name, distinguishing them culturally from other regions where they're known as bell peppers.
Underwood Family Farms
White bell peppers are unique for their pale white to ivory coloration, often appearing translucent when young. They offer a mild, sweet flavor with a crisp, juicy texture. These peppers change color as they mature, transitioning to green, orange, or red, depending on the variety. Their hollow cavity houses small, bitter cream-colored seeds surrounded by a spongy membrane.
Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock ave
White Bell Peppers From Specialty Produce In San Diego, California…...White bell peppers are versatile and can be used raw or cooked, including grilling, sautéing, and baking. They pair well with a variety of ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, cumin, basil, poultry, or tofu. These peppers enhance dishes such as salads, grain bowls, soups, and casseroles. To maintain freshness, they should be stored unwashed in the fridge's crisper drawer for up to five days.
Fresno Evergreen
White Bell Peppers from Fresno Evergreen…..White bell peppers are a rare variety of Capsicum annuum, often favored by home gardeners for their sweet flavor, high yields, and unique color. Their cultivars include heirloom varieties that predate World War II and hybrids. Unlike white Holland bell peppers grown in greenhouses, these peppers thrive outdoors. Nutritionally, they are rich in vitamin C and provide small amounts of carotenoids, as well as vitamins A, E, K, B6, and essential minerals like potassium and copper.
Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
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(619) 295-3172 [email protected]
White Bell Peppers from Fresno Evergreen…..White Bell Peppers: Bell peppers are native to tropical America and have been cultivated since ancient times. White bell peppers, while their precise origin is unclear, are a rarer variety often grown by small, local farms. They can be found in specialty grocers, farmer’s markets, and home gardens worldwide, spanning continents such as North America, Europe, Asia, and even Australia.
Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
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(619) 295-3172 [email protected]
White Bell Peppers from Fresno Evergreen…..Bell peppers, including white ones, are often called sweet peppers because they lack capsaicin, the compound responsible for spiciness in hot peppers. Interestingly, in Australia, they are referred to as Capsicums, named after their botanical genus.
JR Organics
Escondido, CA
White bell peppers are distinct for their pale white to ivory skin, which can appear almost translucent when young. As they mature, they may transition to faint yellow and, depending on the variety, eventually turn green, orange, or red. Their juicy, thick flesh has a crisp texture, delivering a mild and sweet flavor. The hollow cavity contains small, flat cream-colored seeds surrounded by a thin, spongy membrane.
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Fresno,CA
+15593854959
White bell peppers are versatile and can be enjoyed raw or cooked in a variety of ways. They can be roasted, grilled, sautéed, or baked and are excellent in salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, and salsas. They also pair wonderfully with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs like basil and cilantro. When stored unwashed in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator, they can stay fresh for up to five days.
Weiser Family Farms
White bell peppers are a rare variety of Capsicum annuum, belonging to the nightshade family, and are valued for their sweet flavor and unusual coloring. These peppers are high in vitamin C and contain smaller amounts of vitamins A, E, K, and B6, as well as fiber, manganese, potassium, copper, and folate. The lack of pigment means they provide only minimal carotenoids, which still offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Johnson Family Farm
Hendersonville NC
Bell peppers originated in tropical America and have been cultivated for centuries. They spread globally via Spanish and Portuguese explorers around 1493. White bell peppers are a rarer variety, often grown by smaller local farms. They can be found at farmer’s markets, specialty stores, and home gardens across continents including North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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