Calorie, properties and composition of Bulgarian red pepper

Bulgarian pepper is a well-known vegetable used in the preparation of world cuisine dishes.In combination with other products, sweet pepper reveals its taste to the full, thereby giving the food valuable vitamins, minerals, amino acids. Ascorbic acid occupies a special place in the composition - for this reason, the vegetable is recommended to maintain strong immunity, especially in the period of cold diseases.

Bulgarian pepper is also called a sweet vegetable. It is a fruit plant, part of the family of the nightshade. Homeland pepper is Central and South America. During the development of American countries, sweet peppers were delivered to Portugal, Spain, and from here it began to spread throughout Europe and the Middle East. To date, the vegetable is successfully grown almost all over the world, especially large yields are observed in a subtropical and tropical climate.

Product characteristics, according to GOST:

• external data - the fruit is fresh, whole, clean, healthy, the shape and color correspond to the botanical variety, there is a stem;
• fetus size - 6.0 cm (elongated shape), 4.0 cm (rounded shape);
• taste qualities - the vegetable is sweet, there is a slight sharpness.

Red pepper is common in the world cuisine. This ingredient can be found literally in every national dish. It is used for marinating, roasting, salting, canning. It is consumed fresh, boiled and pickled. Ideal with other vegetables, meat and fish products. It does not do without bell pepper making sauces, lecho, soups, salads, pizza, pies, pasta. In general, there are a lot of recipes using this component. In addition to taste, he rewards the finished dish with a special benefit, nutritional value.

All the benefits of bell pepper, of course, is concentrated in its composition. Each vegetable by its nature contains many valuable trace elements, vitamins and amino acids. This representative is particularly distinguished by a large amount of vitamin C, which, by the way, exceeds citrus fruits.

Incoming components:

• water;
• ash;
• beta carotene;
• alpha carotene;
• vitamin C;
• vitamin A;
• vitamin E;
• vitamin PP;
• vitamin re;
• vitamin NE;
• vitamin K;
• vitamin group B - B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B9;
• phosphorus;
• iron;
• potassium;
• selenium;
• zinc;

• calcium;
• magnesium;
• manganese;
• sodium;
• copper;
• lutein;
• beta cryptoxanthin;
• arginine;
• valine;
• leucine;
• histidine;
• tryptophan;
• threonine;
• alanine;
• cysteine;
• glutamic acid;
• glycine;
• fatty acids - Omega-3, Omega-6;
• oleic;
• linoleic;
• linolenic;
• NLC - palmitic, myristic, stearic.

The energy ratio of the 100-gram serving of vegetables (BJU in percent) is 0.9: 0.6: 5.2.

The nutritional value of 100 grams of pepper is 29 kcal. Of these, carbohydrates make up the main part - they are 6.8 g, a little less protein — 0.8 g, fat — 0.4 g.

Full KBRT can be represented as a percentage: 2: 0.9: 0.6: 5.2.

Red sweet pepper is a dietary product. Due to the small number of calories and the high content of beneficial trace elements, it is an excellent source of nutrition, energy and strength. In addition, an important factor is the low percentage of sugars in the composition, which allows you to eat a vegetable, even with the most strict diet.

Scientific studies have shown that not only citrus fruits can boast a high content of vitamin C - Bulgarian pepper overtakes even lemon and black currant! It is enough to eat one fruit to replenish the daily rate in a given chemical element. Interestingly, the main part of it is concentrated around the peduncle

Beneficial features:

• strengthens the cardiovascular system;
• improved vision due to the high content of vitamin A;
• reduced risk of developing respiratory diseases;
• vessel walls become denser, thereby preventing the formation of cholesterol plaques;
• improves the condition of the skin;
• accelerates the growth of hair, nails;
• the red color of the fruit provides a pigment called lycopene - it, in turn, stops the development of cancer cells;
• promotes blood thinning with the help of existing substances in red pepper - alkaloid capsaicin;
• inhibits the formation of vascular blood clots;
• lowers blood pressure;

• work of the pancreas is getting better;
• functioning of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized;
• brain activity is stimulated;
• due to zinc in the composition markedly increased sexual activity;
• B vitamins strengthen the central nervous system;
• folic acid is involved in the protection of the heart muscle from stress, other harmful effects;
• protective functions of immunity in the fight against colds, viruses, infections are increased;
• a large amount of iron in the pepper helps to avoid / cure anemia, anemia;
• hemoglobin level in blood increases;
• useful product for women during pregnancy - strengthens the entire bone system of the mother;

• the general tone raises;
• memory, concentration of attention noticeably improves;
• the presence of vitamins B1, B2, B6 especially affects the growing body, stimulating the brain, nervous system;
• Bulgarian pepper is used as a component for medical ointments for radiculitis, arthritis, neuralgia;
• rejuvenating effect from regular use of a vegetable mask is noted;
• is an effective dietary product;
• the cleansing property removes salts from the intestines, excess fluid, toxins, slags;
• facilitates the assimilation of other foods, especially protein foods;
• improves the appearance of facial skin.

Despite the usefulness and nutritional value of the red sweet feather, it still has a number of contraindications. Doctors do not recommend adding this product to the daily diet for those who suffer from a heart rhythm disorder, but it is possible to include ischemic disease. The fact is that a vegetable has the property of lowering blood pressure, therefore, in the presence of hypotension, pepper should be used with caution.

It is strictly forbidden vegetable in the presence of chronic diseases of the liver, kidneys. Here, experts include people with duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastritis.

It is necessary to refuse Bulgarian pepper in case of detection of mental disorders, and also epilepsy.

Of course, the product will cause great harm to a person with individual intolerance. For example, in case of allergy to ascorbic acid after eating a vegetable, the body may become covered with spots, rash, itching.

By the way, vegetable fruit is able to accumulate substances such as nitrates, pesticides. Chemistry-filled product can cause great harm to the human body. Because of this, doctors recommend buying seasonal products or from a local manufacturer.

To protect from negative consequences will help the correct choice of fruits. Dents, wrinkles are signs of a spoiled product. The tail must be green, elastic to the touch. Carefully inspect the fruit - the fresh fruit of the skin is dense, thick, the surface shines.

Before cooking dishes using red pepper, it is worth knowing what products it combines with, creating the perfect flavor composition:

• pumpkin, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants, onions, carrots, cabbage;
• all greens - spinach, dill, parsley, basil;
• milk / sour milk - cheese, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream;
• chicken, quail eggs;
• meat - chicken, beef, pork, turkey, lamb;
• cereals - rice, buckwheat, oats;
• fruit - apples, pineapples;
• nuts - almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts;
• spices - black, red, hot peppers;
• legumes - beans, peas, chickpeas;
• pasta.

Doctors calculated the daily consumption rate of this representative of the vegetable group. So, it is allowed to eat about 150–200 grams of bell pepper per day. It is important to take into account personal contraindications, if they are, for example, allergies. In this case, the product will bring only harm to the body. Regular consumption of vegetables will help fill the lack of chemical elements, strengthen the immune system, improve overall health, and also help to throw off a couple of hateful kilograms without harm to health.

It is worth remembering that the pepper is stored in plastic bags. Shelf life - about 5 days.

Sweet pepper is widely used in cooking. It is added to various dishes, where it is mainly subjected to heat treatment. He, of course, does not lose taste qualities, but becomes less useful - it needs to be taken into account if you are going to “cure” with a vegetable. Nevertheless, dishes with red pepper are tasty and rich.

The variety of salads is not complete without this ingredient. In addition to utility, it adds bright colors and mood. “Greek Salad” has become so popular lately - an amazing flavor duet is created in combination with feta cheese.

Red sweet pepper is a champion in vitamin C content. In addition, it is a tasty, nutritious, versatile ingredient used in most dishes of Russian, European, Asian cuisines. Taste allows you to create excellent culinary masterpieces, because the vegetable is literally combined with each product. The main thing is to choose a fresh, high-quality fruit that will benefit your health and your family.

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