Did you know that bell peppers come in two genders? I know, it's super random, but totally useful and pretty awesome at the same time. Listen to that, if you flip bell peppers over, you can easily determine their gender and this way you will know which one is better for what.
The ones with four bumps are female, while those with three bumps are male. The female peppers are full of seeds, but sweeter and better for eating raw, the males are better for cooking. I always thought that the only difference between them is their colour, didn’t you? I’m such a nerd but ever since I learned this little trick I always buy the right bell peppers :) Plus, it makes me smile when people keep on looking at me why I am counting their bumps – giggle! Pretty nifty, don't you think? xo
P.S: Plus, this headache trick and this fresh flowers trick.
P.P.S: Remember this or this?
(Tip and second photo via Emelia. Top photo by Julie Marie Craigb)
Posts
17 comments:
I must be a nerd because I love this and I really didn't know about this fun fact.
Ooh love this tip so much! Thank you! Does this go for red bell peppers too? I eat a lot of them :)
xo Mary Jo
http://MagicalMined.blogspot.com
so interesting!! we use at least 2-3 peppers a week and i never knew this! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
Pretty nifty indeed. My husband would probably think, that I have completely lost it, when he sees me counting the bumps on peppers hahaha
I never knew this, what a fun fact :-)Now I need to remember this for the next time I go grocery shopping.
Welcome to the club, Anonymous:)
Yes, Mary Jo...It goes for all bell pepper colours. We eat them all the time too. So delicious.
Jillian:)
Giggle, Vashnie :)
Marieken, the first time I heard about this tip, I wrote it down for myself in my phone to try it out when I go shopping. After that it somehow stuck with me which one is which.
oh my gooodnesss....cracking up here. I never knew that :)
Giggle, Jana:)
I never knew this!!! So helpful and I will continue to look at the bumps from here on out! Thank you, Diana!
this is great info. thanks! love it!
Katie, that is awesome! YAY!
My pleasure, Jennifer:)
Fascinating! Now I know what I'll be doing at the grocery store next week :P
Post a Comment