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Pepper

  • They are a considerable source of carotenes, where capsantine can be found, pigment with antioxidant properties, present primarily in the red peppers mentioned above.

  • Amongst its minerals, the presence of potassium can be highlighted. To a smaller extent, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium are present as well.

  • According to their vitamin content, peppers are very rich in vitamin C, especially the red ones. It is important to highlight its content in folates and vitamin E, as well as of provitamin A, which the organisim transforms into vitamin A according to its needs. In a lower quantity, other Group B vitamins can be found, such as B6, B3, B2 and B1.

  • Peppers are mainly composed of water, followed by carbohydrates, making them a vegetable with a low caloric intake. They are a good source of fibre and their protein content is very low, hardly providing fats.

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* Average composition is given as an indication: the values are to be considered as orders of magnitude, likely to vary according to variety, season, degree of maturity, growing conditions, etc. All other data are from the Ciqual Nutritional Composition Table (2017) – ANSES.

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