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Variety traits

Pepper Flavor and Aroma

Capsicum annuum L.

The flavor and aroma of pepper fruits are determined by the cultivar's genetics and agronomic practices, expressed through the balance of sugars, organic acids, capsaicin content, and the profile of volatile organic compounds.

In the reference 203 varieties crop Bell pepper, where this is mentioned in the description.

The flavor profile of Capsicum annuum L. fruits is shaped by a combination of sugars (2–4%) and organic acids, while the pungency of hot varieties is measured by the concentration of capsaicin in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The aroma of the fruits is caused by a complex of volatile organic compounds, the contribution of which to the overall profile is determined by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry methods using the odor activity value index.

The maximum concentration of flavor and aroma substances in peppers is achieved at the stage of biological maturity. Product quality is assessed both by organoleptic methods using scoring scales and instrumentally, with the intensity of flavor and aroma directly depending on the light, temperature, nutrition, and water supply conditions during the growing season.

General information about the subject — on the page Taste and aroma.

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Varieties of Bell pepper mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Palermo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

ES NL UA
8 records

Navelito

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
9 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Silvester de Nooijer

NL UA
7 records

Belo uvo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Superior, Velika Plana

BG
7 records

Partner

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

OOO 'AGROFIRMA PARTNER'

NL
7 records

Belcanto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden B.V.

BG HR NL
6 records

Violetta

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ReinSaat KG

AT
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NAIK, H

HR HU
4 records

Marta

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

ES NL PL
4 records

Maratos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V.

NL SK
4 records

Ivetta

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SABANCI METIN

NL UA
5 records

Atris

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Nunhems BV (NL)

HR NL
5 records

Thor

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

IT UA
3 records

Tassili

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
3 records

Slovakia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMEX - šľachtiteľsko výskumný podnik, š.p. (SK)

CZ SK
6 records

Rubinvörös

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MÁRKUS FERENC^^^KAPITÁNY JÓZSEF^^^SOMOGYI GYÖRGY^^^SOMOGYI NORBERT^^^PÉK MIKLÓS

HU SK
4 records

Romeo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DUBININ SERGEJ VLADIMIROVICh / DUBININA IRINA NIKOLAEVNA / KIRILLOV MIHAIL IVANOVICh

IT
4 records

Radja

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Tom van der Heiden

NL
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Lombardo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Sativa coop (IT)

IT SI
3 records

Kaldóm

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MÁRKUS FERENC^^^KAPITÁNY JÓZSEF^^^Gábor Csilléry^^^János Szarka^^^PÉK MIKLÓS

HR HU
5 records

Fatima

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

LUBOMIRA GARCICOVA

CZ UA
3 records