They are very prolific. They like to crossbreed and make new varieties. The heat-causing ingredient is capsicum, and many people believe it has health benefits, including pain relief, healing properties and the ability to increase circulation. Fleming's distributes nine varieties of fresh peppers to local grocery stores. But for the most authentic pepper experience, skip the large chain stores and go to a Hispanic grocery store.
Peppers are big business.
In Hispanic food markets, you can find varieties you may have never seen before. The puya, Japanese, black chile pepper, arbol and guarjillo peppers have different flavors and degrees of heat. He also suggests another place to find fresh peppers. S ow your fruits California, which has the country's largest Hispanic population, consumes the most peppers. However, Jerry McDonald says Utahns eat as much, if not more, than any other state.