Why Bell Peppers Aren't Spicy
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Find out why bell peppers won't burn your hands or your taste buds like their hot and spicy counterparts.
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Are Bell Peppers Spicy, Ever?
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TIL that bell peppers are the only Capsicum pepper which aren't spicy--all because of a recessive gene which eliminates capsaicin! : r/todayilearned
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Apparently my jalapenos aren't jalapenos due to PepperGate2023. Anyone know what they are? : r/gardening
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