It is yellowish and has long curved shape which features banana. They possess mild and tangy taste so it is great for adding in sandwiches, salads and pickles. Banana peppers are available during May to September.
| Name | Banana pepper |
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| Scientific Name | Capsicum anuum |
| Native | South America |
| Common/English Name | Yellow wax pepper, Banana Supreme, Banana chili, Inferno, Biscayne, Aruba, Anaheim, Cubanelle, the AAS winners Carmen, Hungarian Wax, Ooty Chile, Giant Marconi, Gypsy |
| Name in Other Languages | German: Banana Pfeffer French: Banana Pepper Spanish: banano Pimienta Portuguese: Banana pimento Polish: Banana Pepper Latin: Musa sapientum fixa Pepper |
| Plant Growth Habit | 1 – 2 feet |
| Growing Climate | Warm |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Fruit shape & size | Narrow, long, taper, curve shaped, resembles banana; Length:4-6 inches |
| Fruit color | Pale yellow to green to yellow |
| Fruit skin | Smooth, thick |
| Scoville units | 0–500 |
| Flavor/aroma | Gentle |
| Fruit Taste | Mild, tangy |
| Fruit Season | May-September |
| Major Nutritions (Raw) | Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 102.5 mg (113.89%) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.443 mg (34.08%) Copper, Cu 0.117 mg (13.00%) Total dietary Fiber 4.2 g (11.05%) Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 11.8 µg (9.83%) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1.54 mg (9.63%) Vitamin B9 (Folate) 36 µg (9.00%) Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.1 mg (8.33%) Iron, Fe 0.57 mg (7.13%) Potassium, K 317 mg (6.74%) |
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| Calories in 1 cup (124 gm) Raw | 33 Kcal. |
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