Peppers

Since 2006 Platinum Produce has produced red, yellow and orange bell peppers in 20 acres of state-of-the art, hydroponic greenhouses. We use the most modern methods and latest technology to focus on the structure, balance and quality of each pepper. We meet or exceed all CanadaGAP food safety regulations.

Description/Taste

Sweet bell peppers are medium to large in size, averaging 5-8 centimeters in diameter and 5-12 centimeters in length, and are rounded, square, and blocky in shape with 3-4 lobes and a thick green stem. The smooth skin is firm, glossy, and bright coloured, and underneath the skin, the pale flesh is thick, juicy, crisp, and succulent. There is also a central, hollow cavity that contains very small, flat and bitter cream-colored seeds and a thin, spongy white to pale membrane. Sweet bell peppers have an aqueous crunch and are sweet with a fruity flavor.

Facts

Sweet bell peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are the edible fruits of a plant that can be grown both as an annual or perennial and is a member of the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Sweet bell pepper plants lack capsaicin, which is the element that causes the tongue to taste spice or heat that is present in other peppers. Also known as Capsicum and Paprika in Europe, Sweet bell peppers are favored by chefs and home cooks for their sweet, fruity flavor and juicy, crunchy texture.

Nutritional Value

Sweet bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A, and also contain vitamins E, K, and B6, potassium, manganese, fiber, folate, and thiamin. They also contain lycopene, which is an antioxidant that has been known to help protect the body and fight free radicals.

Platinum Produce peppers are distributed through reputable marketers in the greenhouse industry.