The Italian pepper is a vegetable with a great number of properties, it prevents aging, stops different types of cancer, they are rich in antioxidants and lycopene. Peppers are a great source of vitamin C, containing twice as much as oranges. They also provide vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin E, and folic acid. They also contain minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. This vegetable has a very versatile culinary use, they can be eaten raw in salads or as a snack, or cooked in jam, roasted, stuffed, fried, preserved, in stews, as a side dish, and in a wide variety of dishes.