Types of peppers

So many types of peppers, so little time — from smoky and spicy to sweet and fruity, discover the peppers that flavor dishes around the world!

Peppers, form an integral part in most dishes when it comes to enhancing its flavor. Most peppers are green when unripe, changing to red, orange or even brown on ripening, while some remain green throughout. Of the 50,000 varieties of pepper available worldwide, the prominent ones, have originated in Mexico, parts of South America, and […]

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We consulted a pepper expert and grower to put together a chart of some common peppers as well as a few less common varieties that were becoming more widely available in the United States thanks to specialty growers. Average size and hotness scale (from 1 to 5) included. And, of course, plenty of pepper recipes so you can put your knowledge to good use.

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