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Meet the red pepper

Peppers stand out for their high water content (94%). In addition, they are a good source of fibre, vitamins (A and C) and minerals (potassium)

Red Pepper Season in Spain

Below you can see an extract of our Season Calendar. As you can see the season of red peppers in Spain is between the months of October and June:

If you want more information about the season of red peppers you can enter this article

How to preserve and prepare them?

It is advisable to store them in the refrigerator and inside a perforated plastic bag, so they will keep for up to fifteen days. Once blanched or roasted and peeled, they can be frozen.

When preparing peppers it is advisable to remove their skin. To do this, roast them and, when the skin begins to separate, immerse them in cold water. The pepper seeds and membranes should also be removed. They can be eaten both raw and cooked. Generally, the elongated and thin varieties are more suitable for frying, while the more fleshy ones are used for roasting or stuffing.

Peppers are best for frying

They can be enjoyed: roasted in the oven; in sauces, pistos, purées or as an accompaniment to meat, fish and eggs; raw and tender in salads; to prepare spicy sauces such as curry or tabasco; in paellas, stuffed with meat, fish or seafood, in omelettes and pizzas; on skewers; casseroles...

Nutritional values of red peppers

In the table and graph below we show the nutritional values of the red pepper:

Red Pepper	Value	Unit
Nutritional values per 100 grams
Energy	29	kcal
Fats (lipids)	0.6	g
Proteins	1,3	g
Water	92,2	g
Fats and Carbohydrates per 100 grams
Fiber	1,8	g
Carbohydrates	4.5	g
Fatty acids, monounsaturated	Fatty acids, monounsaturated	0.04	g
Fatty acids, polyunsaturated	Fatty acids, polyunsaturated	0.26	g
Cholesterol	0	mg
Vitamins per 100grs	Value	Unit
Vitamin A	90	ug
Vitamin D	0	ug
Vitamin E	0.86	mg
Folate	23	ug
Niacin	0,1	mg
Riboflavin	0.01	mg
Tiamine	0.04	mg
Vitamin B-12	0	ug
Vitamin B-6, Total	0.3	mg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	152	mg

Minerals per 100grs	Value	Unit
Calcium	9	mg
Iron	0.4	mg
Potassium	155	mg
Magnesium	8	mg
Sodium	6	mg
Phosphorus	15	mg
Iodide	0.78	ug
Selenium	0,1	ug
Zinc	0,1	mg

Imports and Exports of Pepper in Spain:

In the table below we can see (in €) the total imports and exports of this product:

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