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Yellow Sweet Peppers

Capsicum annuum Allergen-Free
Yellow Sweet Peppers

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Solanaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Summer, Early Fall, Year-Round
  • Source Bell pepper plant

The Forktionary Angle

"Yellow sweet peppers are actually ripened green peppers, developing a sweeter taste and higher vitamin C content as they mature, making them nutritionally superior."

Definition

A mild variety of bell pepper characterized by its vibrant yellow color, crisp texture, and distinctly sweet, fruity flavor.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Fruity, Mild
TextureCrisp, Juicy, Firm
AromaFresh, Grassy, Slightly Sweet
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Global Cultivation

Widely grown globally, with China being the largest producer.

Storage Life

Stored properly in the crisper drawer, they last 1-2 weeks.

Vitamin C Content

Contains over 300% of the daily recommended Vitamin C per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per 92g (1 medium pepper)
Calories27 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1 g
Total Carbohydrate6.3 g
Dietary Fiber1.2 g
Total Sugars4.2 g
Calcium10 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Potassium212 mg

Chef’s Secret

Roasting yellow sweet peppers until the skin blisters makes them sweeter and easier to peel, intensifying their flavor.

Substitutions

Best Match

Red Bell Pepper

1:1

Very similar sweetness, texture, and culinary use, color is the main difference.

Orange Bell Pepper

1:1

Similar mild sweetness and crispness, provides a different color variation.

Green Bell Pepper

1:1

Less sweet, slightly more bitter/grassy, but offers similar texture for cooking.

Zucchini

1:1 (cooked)

For cooked applications where a mild, slightly sweet vegetable with similar texture is needed.

Buying Guide

Choose firm, glossy peppers with vibrant color and no soft spots or wrinkles.

Flavor Pairings

Onions Tomatoes Garlic Herbs Chicken Beef Mexican cuisine Italian cuisine.