vegetables vegetables

peppers, fresh

Parve See Detail. All bell peppers must have the crown/stem area removed and the rest of the outside of the pepper be rinsed and rubbed (especially in the grooves) under running water. This is true for mini peppers as well. They may not be roasted whole. The crown/stem area must be chopped off, and then washed and rubbed very well. Hot peppers may be used after a general inspection to rule out obvious infestation. Be alert for peppers from Israel, which require separation of terumah and ma'aser.