California pepper

Versatile and healthy all year round
The California pepper is one of the most consumed peppers worldwide. You will easily recognise it: short size, well-defined square shape and a central hollow space. We can find it in red, green, orange or yellow. At Agroponiente, we grow it sustainably throughout the year.
The California pepper is very versatile: it’s used for frying, carving or roasting. You can also grill these peppers because they have a mild and sweet flavour.
Regarding their vitamin content, peppers are rich in vitamin C, especially the red ones. In fact, these contain more than twice the amount of Vitamin C that fruits such as oranges or strawberries contain. Surprising, right? It’s time to eat bell peppers to prevent colds!
Season by category
Ordinary
- JAN: sí
- FEB: sí
- MAR: sí
- APR: sí
- MAY: sí
- JUN: sí
- JUL: sí
- AUG: sí
- SEP: sí
- OCT: sí
- NOV: sí
- DEC: sí
Bio
- JAN: sí
- FEB: sí
- MAR: sí
- APR: sí
- MAY: sí
- JUN: no
- JUL: no
- AUG: sí
- SEP: sí
- OCT: sí
- NOV: sí
- DEC: sí
Pepper to protect your body
Peppers are vegetables with high water content and low caloric and fat intake; therefore, they can be included in our healthy diet. They’re also rich in vitamin A, essential to stay healthy and prevent various health problems, especially those linked to the immune system. Moreover, this vitamin is essential for the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, skin and vision.
Another vitamin that can be found in peppers is vitamin B6. This vitamin has been related to cardiovascular disease prevention, nausea and the production of antibodies, which are essential to be in good health and deal with any external agent. It also helps us break down protein and keep our blood sugar levels within healthy limits.
Vitamin C, present in many fruits and vegetables, is also essential for our body, and peppers are high in this vitamin. But why is Vitamin C so important? It helps with the proper functioning of the nervous and immune system, while reducing tiredness and fatigue.