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You'll find peppers in so many different colors, from orange to brown, and there are even purple ones! But the most common colors are definitely red and green. Whether you're looking at a bell pepper, a regular chili, or a super-hot one, they're often red or green. So, what's the exact difference between red and green peppers?
The biggest difference, which also explains the color change, is how long the pepper stays on the plant before it's picked. Peppers usually change color from green to red (or another color). We say 'usually' because there are always exceptions, of course, but generally, if you see a red pepper, it's the fully ripened version of a green one. So, red peppers take longer to be ready for picking than green ones.
Green peppers are typically more bitter and crisp compared to red peppers. That's because red peppers hang on the plant longer, giving them more time to become a bit sweeter, fruitier, and sometimes a little softer. This applies to all bell pepper/chili types, like bell peppers, Spanish peppers, and Habaneros. For spicy peppers, there's an extra twist: they get hotter! Capsaicin is the compound in peppers that makes them spicy/hot, and the longer a pepper stays on the plant, the more capsaicin it develops. More capsaicin means a hotter pepper. This means that for the same variety, red peppers are hotter than green peppers.
Both colors of peppers are super healthy, of course, but red peppers are a little bit healthier. This is because red peppers stay on the plant longer, giving them more time to develop vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and, in the case of hot peppers, capsaicin.
So, if you're ever torn between a green or red bell pepper, chili, jalapeño, or something even spicier, keep these differences in mind. If you want a sweeter/hotter flavor and a healthier pepper, go for the red one. If you prefer a perfectly crisp pepper with a slightly more bitter and less spicy taste, then the green one is for you.
Peppers come in many different colors, but red and green are the most common. Check out our blog here to learn about the differences between red and green peppers.
We're big fans of Nick Toet and his YouTube channel, Eten met Nick! Every week, he shares new recipes, often using peppers to spice up his dishes. Check out the videos here where he uses Westlandpeppers peppers.
At Westlandpeppers, we're really aiming to cut down our fossil energy use. Check out our blog here to learn about our solar panels and the geothermal project we're part of!
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