About
Sweet Palermo is far from an ordinary pepper. With its unique appearance, this smooth, pointed pepper stands out from the rest. Its gentle curve towards the tip and softer skin make it distinct. Experience the juicy and sweet taste in combination with the thinner flesh that sets it apart in flavour. Sweet Palermo peppers all have this high quality as they are grown exclusively by selected growers. Sweet Palermo’s can be recognized by it’s natural appearance; a sightly dented fruit and they may have a gentle twist in the neck.
Surprisingly sweet
Sweet Palermo derives its name from its surprisingly sweet taste. The subtle sweetness ensures that this unique pointed pepper adds value to a wide variety of dishes After one bite of the Sweet Palermo, consumers are hooked. In a comparative taste test conducted by an independent panel, Sweet Palermo stood out among other varieties of pointed and bell peppers. The conclusion: This unique vegetable is sweeter, juicier and has a more intense aroma. That aroma also contributes to the sweet taste. However, it also exhibits lower scores on characteristics less favored by consumers, such as skin toughness, and it's notably less bitter than other peppers. We make sure Sweet Palermo is always surprisingly sweet as all new varieties are specially selected and tested by consumer panels before they join the Sweet Palermo range.