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Capsicums are known to have anti-inflammatory & pain relief properties, and have been used to treat conditions including skin rashes, stomach ache & arthritis.
Low in calories. Medium size
Cholesterol, Sodium & Fat free.
High in antioxidants.
Contain the vitamin C of oranges.
Cooking will reduce the amount of vitamin C.
Green varieties are less sweet & slightly more bitter than other colours of capsicum.
We never sell imported Capsicums from Australia ever.
Capsicums are known for their pungent flavour in food, due to a plant chemical called capsaicin.
Interestingly, this is the chemical used in pepper spray for law enforcement.
Levels of capsaicin in capsicums will vary depending on a range of factors such as weather, growing conditions, & age.
It is also commonly used in mucle rub-down creams to help alleviate pain.
Along with the above properties capsicums are a good source of Vitamin C, & contain carotenes & B vitamins.
Capsicums can be eaten raw or cooked.
Use raw in salads, cut into strips & eat with dips, or use as an edible garnish.
Dice capsicums for use on pizzas; cut into chunks for kebabs; use in pasta sauces; or add to stir fries.
Stuff with rice or a bread crumb mixture & bake.
Add roasted capsicums, either hot or cold, to salads & sandwiches.
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Nutrition Information | ||||
Serving size: 1/2 capsicum - 75g | ||||
Average Quantity per serving |
% Daily intake per serve |
Average Quantity per 100g |
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Energy (kJ/Cal) | 63/15 | 1% | 85/20 | |
Protein (g) | 0.7 | 1% | 0.9 | |
Fat, total (g) | 0.2 | 0% | 0.2 | |
- saturated (g) | 0.03 | 0% | 0.04 | |
Carbohydrate (g) | 2.2 | 1% | 2.9 | |
- sugars (g) | 2.1 | 2% | 2.8 | |
Dietary fibre (g) | 1.1 | 4% | 1.5 | |
Sodium (mg) | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
Vitamin C (mg) | 18 | 45% RDI* | 24 | A good source of vitamin C |
Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.2 | 12% RDI* | 0.26 | A good source of vitamin B6 |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ |
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Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 12th Edition, Plant & Food Research - 2018 |