Peppers
Types: green peppers, coloured peppers and hot peppers

Recipes
Sweet Pepper Relish
Pepper Dip

Nova Scotia Product Availability
PEAK GOOD LOW NOT AVAILABLE

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 PEPPERS 

Health

  • Very high in Vitamin C 
  • Source of folacin and Vitamin A 
  • Sodium-free 
  • Fat-free 

    • Look For crisp, well shaped, bright green peppers with smooth skin. 
    To Store cover, refrigerate unwashed, covered for up to one week. 
    To Prepare, rinse. Remove stem, seeds and pith. Leave whole or cut. 

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
    Per 100 g serving ( one medium ) 

    Energy

    Protein 
    Fat 
    Carbohydrate 
    Dietary Fibre 
    Sodium 
    Potassium 

    		 31 Cal
    130 kJ
    0.9 g
    0.2 g
    6.4 g
    1.8 g
    2 mg
    177 mg
    Percentage of Recommended Daily Intake

    Vitamin A
    Vitamin C 
    Thiamin 
    Vitamin B6 
    Folacin 
    Pantothenic Acid 
    Iron     		 6%
    149%
    5%
    14%
    10%
    11%
    3%
    Source USDA