Which pepper is best to eat, male or female? Debunking the Myth
                                
                                
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                                According to botanical science, a bell pepper fruit has no gender, a fact that debunks a long-standing culinary myth. Many believe that the number of lobes on a bell pepper's base determines if it is male or female, influencing its sweetness and suitability for cooking or eating raw.