Friday, April 25

    Banana pepper facts

    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
    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%)
    Health Benefits
    • Absorbs minerals
    • Reduce gout
    • Prevent Arthritis
    • Promotes mood
    • Blood vessel disease
    • Eliminates free radicals
    • Brain health
    • Thyroid functions
    • Assist digestion
    • Prevent heart ailments
    Calories in 1 cup (124 gm) Raw 33 Kcal.
    How to Eat
    • The sliced peppers are used as a topping for salads and sandwiches.
    • Banana peppers can be pickled by covering with vinegar and salt for a week.
    • It is also used as an ingredient in preparing foods.
    • The pickled Banana peppers are used to garnish sandwiches, pizzas and Greek salads.
    • The stuffed peppers are served with variations of Italian cheeses and sausage.
    • The chopped banana peppers are added in salsas to add the sweetness along with other peppers.
    • Banana peppers could be coagulated with jalapenos.
    • Banana peppers are flexible which provides a flavor along with Vitamin C and A.