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I've always wondered...

Green peppers are cheaper than their more colorful comrades. Here's why.

by Jana Kasperkevic

Apr 19, 2017

It has to do with time spent on the vine.

Kathy Curry of New Orleans buys bell peppers to stuff, a signature New Orleans dish. The USDA says the rise in pepper demand is due in part to a wider range of recipes calling for them.

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