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    Capsicum

    Capsicums are members of the same family as tomatoes, potatoes, chilli and eggplants. Capsicums have a crunchy texture, and can be found in green, yellow and red varieties. Their taste is fresh with varying degrees of spiciness, but are generally quite mild and often sweet.

    Know your varieties
    Green capsicum
    All year Green capsicum

    Green capsicums have a slightly more tart and spicy flavour than red.

    Yellow capsicum
    All year Yellow capsicum

    Yellow capsicums have a more rounded flavour than green capsicums, however they are not as sweet as the red variety.

    Red capsicum
    All year Red capsicum

    Red capsicums have a sweeter flavour than green as they have spent longer ripening.

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    Where are they grown

    To see when this variety is in peak season and Aussie sourced, please view our Fruit and Veg seasonal calendar here.

    How to pick

    Look for firm and vibrantly coloured capsicums, with a healthy green stem and glossy skin. If a red or yellow capsicum has a slight green discolouration this simply means it was picked during the colour changing process, and will not affect the flavour.

    How to store

    Keep capsicums in the crisper drawer of your fridge for up to two weeks. For partially used capsicums, remove the seeds and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

    How to use

    Capsicums become sweeter when cooked, and are great flavour additions to stir-fries, soups, roasts, tacos, or even a barbecue. Use capsicum fresh in salads for a crunch, or make them the hero of your dish by stuffing and roasting them.

    Fun facts
    • The capsicum plants can self-pollinate without the aid of bees.
    • The longer a capsicum stays on the plant, the sweeter it becomes.
    • The spice paprika is made up of ground-up capsicum.
    • Capsicum contains vitamin C, which helps support healthy immune function. Red capsicums are a source of Vitamin A, which supports healthy vision.*

      *When eaten as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
    Food saver tips
    • Remove the stalk and seeds, then chop and freeze capsicum in an airtight container for up to six months. Add straight to soups or stir-fries.
    Capsicum recipes

    Bean & Capsicum Salad

    Chicken & Capsicum Skewers With Satay Sauce

    Baked Rosti With Chickpea & Capsicum

    Couscous-Stuffed Capsicum

    Pork & Capsicum Tacos

    Tuna, Carrot & Capsicum Rice Paper Rolls

    Stuffed Capsicums

    Salami & Capsicum Pizzas

    Vietnamese Beef With Capsicum & Beans

    Chicken With Warm Capsicum Salad

    Pea, Tuna & Capsicum Pasta Salad

    Jamie's Rustic Chilli Capsicum Soup