Tag: Bell pepper varieties

Bell peppers are commonly found in kitchens everywhere, but a surprising fact is that their color is not directly correlated to their acidity. While unripe green bell peppers taste more bitter, ripe red ones are sweeter; however, multiple studies show little difference in the pH levels between colors, with most bell peppers remaining mildly acidic.

While the classic green, red, and yellow peppers dominate grocery store aisles, a creamy-white variety has sparked confusion among health-conscious consumers and home cooks. So, are white bell peppers natural or a product of modern genetic engineering? The short answer is they are indeed a natural, though rarer, cultivar of the *Capsicum annuum* species.