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The Chemistry of Bell Peppers

The Chemistry of Bell Peppers – Colour and Aroma

The Chemistry of Bell Peppers
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Bell peppers come in a range of hues, from fresh greens to vibrant reds. Chemical pigments are behind these, but what changes to cause peppers to travel through this spectrum of colours? Here we take a look at the compounds behind the colours (as well as some pepper aroma chemistry) – and find that peppers have some extraordinary chemistry to thank for some of their hues.

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