Question of the Day: Are banana peppers considered sweet peppers?
Quick Answer: Even the experts disagree over whether banana peppers are sweet peppers or not. One school of thought is that the only authentic sweet peppers are bell peppers. Those in the scientific community mostly hold this view. A more significant group of people, generally consisting of culinary professionals, contend that banana peppers are sweet peppers because they have little heat and a sweet, tangy flavor.
Other peppers the later school also consider sweet peppers are:
- Poblano
- Pepperoncini
- Cubanelle
- Cherry
- Anaheim
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