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-500x500.jpg "RED CAPSICUM MEDIUM Size Each Whakatane Grown")
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Product Code: VCapsicumRED
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Red capsicums are the sweetest of the different coloured varieties.
Great addition to a vegetable platter.
They add a brilliant splash of colour.
Their texture is also the perfect crunchy complement for dips
Contain the vitamin C of oranges.
Low Calorie.
Cholesterol, Sodium and Fat free.
High in antioxidants.
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, and age.
Capsicums is known to have anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties, and has been used to treat conditions including skin rashes, stomach ache and arthritis.
It is also commonly used in muscle rub-down creams to help alleviate pain.
Along with the above properties, capsicums are a good source of Vitamin C, and contain carotenes and 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.
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 | ||||
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Average Quantity per serving |
% Daily intake per serve |
Average Quantity per 100g |
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| Energy (kJ/Cal) | 90/22 | 1% | 120/29 | |
| Protein (g) | 0.7 | 1% | 0.9 | |
| Fat, total (g) | 0.2 | 0% | 0.2 | |
| - saturated (g) | 0.03 | 0% | 0.04 | |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3.8 | 1% | 5.0 | |
| - sugars (g) | 3.7 | 4% | 4.9 | |
| Dietary fibre (g) | 1.1 | 4% | 1.5 | |
| Sodium (mg) | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 108 | 270% RDI* | 144 | A good source of vitamin C |
| Folate (µg) | 64 | 32% RDI* | 85 | A good source of folate |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.42 | 26% RDI* | 0.56 | A good source of vitamin B6 |
| Vitamin A Equiv. (µg) | 116 | 16% RDI* | 155 | A source of vitamin A Equiv. |
| Niacin (mg) | 0.8 | 8% RDI* | 1.1 | |
| Potassium (mg) | 158 | 210 | ||
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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 |
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