Although bell pepper is not as hot as other types of pepper, it is very delicious and it can be eaten both raw and cooked. It is low in calories, but rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, which makes it just perfect for a healthy diet. Bell Peppers come in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, orange, and green. Unripe green peppers have a slightly bitter taste and are not as sweet as fully ripe ones.
The taste and use of male and female bell peppers are different. Female bell peppers, which are recognizable by having four protrusions under them, have smaller seeds and a sweeter taste. Most of which are used in salads and eaten raw. Male bell peppers though, have three protrusions and have a hotter taste and is often used in cooking. Unlike female bell peppers, male ones do not become bitter after roasting and cooking, and retain their flavor and aroma.
In order to maintain their quality through delivery, bell peppers must be in high-quality packages in two sorted rows. Each row is designed with 3 to 4 pieces of kraft paper to absorb the moisture from the product until the final destination. Pepper packages usually hold 18 to 24 bell peppers, but their number may reduce to 16 pieces due to the variety in their sizes.