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.