Page 18 - Seasonal Produce Guide

Scoville Heat Index
Main health benefits:
NO HEAT
0
EXTREME HEAT
2 000 000 000 000 (ALL CHILI PEPPERS) antioxidant effects prevent stomach irritation reduce risk of cancer and diabetes* help help absorb iron produce collagen and hormones are anti-inflammatory (helps treat arthritis muscle pain & headaches) and contribute to weight loss* MINI SWEETS 0
Scoville Units
Other health health benefits:
vision health health hemoglobin synthesis regulation of metabolism protein formation normal blood clotting digestive aid helps with iron use
ü Excellent source: vitamins C B6
ü Good source: vitamin K
copper fiber
ü Phytochemical: carotenoids (beta-carotene and lycopene)
SWEET ITALIAN 0
Scoville Units
Other health health benefits:
vision health health hemoglobin synthesis regulation of metabolism protein formation normal blood clotting digestive aid helps with iron use
ü Excellent source: vitamin A iron ü Good source: vitamin C ü Phytochemicals: carotenoids (beta-carotene and lycopene)
CUBANELLE 0
0
0
0
- 1000 Scoville Units
Other health health benefits:
vision and bone health health improved immune system regulation regulation of gene expression
muscle function
fluid regulation regulation digestive aid ü Excellent source: vitamin C ü Good source: vitamin A potassium
fiber
ü Phytochemical: capsaicin flavonols flavones ANAHEIM 500 500 - 2 500 500 Scoville Units
Other health health benefits:
vision and bone health health improved immune system gene regulation muscle function
hemoglobin synthesis ü Excellent source: vitamins A C ü Good source: vitamins K
B6
iron potassium
fiber
ü Phytochemical: capsaicin carotenoids flavonols flavones POBLANO 1 000 000 - 2 000 000 Scoville Units
Other health benefits:
hemoglobin synthesis regulation of metabolism protein formation normal blood clotting ü Excellent source: vitamins A B6
ü Good source: vitamins C K
ü Phytochemical: capsaicin flavonols flavones 18
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(*doesn’t apply to sweet peppers)
NUTRITION FACTS - SPECIALTY PEPPERS