Red capsicum known in other parts of the world as a bell pepper has crisp, shiny, moist flesh, hollow with a seeded core. Red capsicums are usually the sweetest of the different coloured varieties. Capsicums belong to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, which also includes potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants.
Leaving a mild fruity flavour on the tastebuds, Yellow capsicums, also known as Yellow bell peppers are bell shaped, medium-sized fruit pods. They have thick and shiny skin with a fleshy texture on the inside. Yellow capsicums have powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.