A newly released small-fruited Capsicum annuum L. pepper contains high concentrations of capsiate and dihydrocapsiate in both immature and mature fruit. The release will provide researchers and plant ...

Used in processed foods and cosmetics, the red pigments in Capsicum (chile pepper) are important sources of non-toxic red dyes. The common method for extracting pigments from dried Capsicum uses ...

Growing capsicum in pots offers a rewarding way to cultivate nutritious bell peppers, even in limited spaces. This guide outlines essential steps, from selecting quality seeds and using the right soil ...

Cayenne pepper powder is produced from capsicum peppers and contains capsaicin, the chemical responsible for a pepper’s spiciness. It is also, according to some corners of the internet, extremely ...

First and foremost, let’s settle a common misconception: Although spicy peppers have a distinctly savory taste, the popular produce is not a vegetable. Known in the nightshade family as the genus ...

Chilly days call for warming up with a steaming bowl of hot chili. And we can thank the peppers known botanically as Capsicum for that warm sensation. Although they are native to Central and South ...

Bell peppers give a wonderful crunch and a sweet flavour to the recipes Besides salads, they are also used in a variety of cuisines. We have provided a few simple steps to julienne bell pepper. What ...

Seed longevity of Capsicum species may be affected by seed drying methods. The effect of three seed drying methods (passive, sun and oven drying) on seed storage life (longevity) of 16 cayenne pepper ...

ORONO, ME--Researchers have released a new Capsicum annuum pepper germplasm that contains high concentrations of capsinoids. The release was announced in the January 2014 issue of HortScience by ...