Commodity research characteristics of small-fruited peppers varieties

Vegetables are food products serving as the main sources of biologically active substances. Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Sweet pep- per is a type of peppers, but it contains a large amount of natural sugar and minimum of capsaicin. Due to its excellent commodity characteristics and increased vitamin and mineral composition, pepper is used fresh, processed, for the preparation of var- ious salads, side dishes, as a seasoning for dishes. The fruits contain up to 91-92 % of water, which makes it a dietary product for weight loss and diabetic nutrition. Useful properties of pepper are due to vita- mins, macro- and microelements, in which ripe fruits are rich in. Pepper is rich in ascorbic acid (100 g -271 % of daily need), beta-carotene (42 %), al-phatocopherol (19 %), folic acid (17 %), polyun- saturated fatty acids (14.3 %). The demand for pepper is driven by high taste properties, as well as the benefit of this product can to health. Pepper is a source of antioxidants, i...