Have you ever seen a pepper chocolate brown color? And what above when trying it know sweet? Well, the award-winning pepper Sweet Palermo Chocolate It meets those conditions and also has other characteristics that will leave you impressed. Do you want to know what they are and learn more about this unusual pepper?
A pepper out of the ordinary
The incredible Sweet Palermo Chocolate pepper es Italian taste and belongs to the brand Union which, in addition, is the only one that markets it in Spain. Since one of the fundamental pillars of the company is its sfood security, for this reason a large part of its investment in R + D + i is directed to its three great laboratories. And, although at first glance it may seem spicy or salty, as its name says, it surprises with its color and flavor. As with other peppers, you can add it to salads, sautéed or as a garnish in your favorite dishes.
But the novelty is that, thanks to its two main characteristics, it also stands out for being the perfect ingredient for desserts. It barely has seeds, its structure is elongated (similar to that of a chilli) and its skin is the finest, something that makes the peeling process even easier. Also, this innovative product has three times more Vitamin C than an orange, has lycopenes that can help you prevent bad cholesterol, carotenes and polyphenols, which are two powerful antioxidants, and Flavonoids that can also help you prevent coronary heart disease.
What is Sweet Palermo?
Sweet palermo is an initiative of the horticultural seeds company Rijk zwaan, a family business that has been working for many years to improve the characteristics of vegetables. Its objective is to achieve a higher yield for the farmer and a better taste for the consumers. In that way, they have achieved the Sweet Palermo Chocolate, one of its star products that will not leave you indifferent. The motto of the company is that 100 grams of Sweet Palermo will provide you with the total necessary daily intake of vitamin C. In addition, all its peppers, not only the last one mentioned, are a source of vitamin E, B6 and B11.
In order to differentiate your peppers from others you have to observe five great characteristics. The first is your jaggedas it is 100% authentic. Second, it should be noted that its tip sea rounded, this prevents it from breaking and keeps it fresh for a longer time. The third thing is your touch of chocolate, since with its slightly colored appearance you will not find anything sweeter. And finally, you have to observe her slightly crooked neck and thinner skin than normal, which gives it a touch of more concentrated and intense flavor.
Flavor of the year 2021
The culinary versatility of Sweet Palermo Chocolate pepper is infinite and demonstrated it for the first time with the recognition it received in 2020 for the International Taste Institute in Belgium as “Superior Taste Award”. An award given by a jury made up of some of the most prestigious chefs and sommeliers in the world. It received three stars in its yellow version. This year it has also been recognized as Flavor of the Year 2021. This is the unique seal based exclusively on the taste qualities of the products.
They are tested and approved by consumers and it is the group Global Quality Iberia who manages the delivery of these stamps for more than 13 years in Spain. This year, according to the sensory study carried out in the pepper category, carried out this time by ALS Global Iberia, an independent sensory analysis laboratory, to a panel of 80 regular pepper consumers and without brand reference, revealed an outstanding general satisfaction. The aspects evaluated were the taste, appearance, smell and texture.
As much as we tell you the wonders of this novel food to be able to verify all its characteristics, the only option is to smell it, touch it and savor it and let yourself be carried away by its texture, its smell and its taste. Suitable for all types of diets and with properties that will help improve your health. You can get it in some specialized greengrocers and in El Corte Ingles. What are you waiting to try it?
