What is the dark stuff inside a green bell pepper?

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The blackening of pepper seeds is commonly associated with spoilage, but it doesn't always mean that it should be discarded. Thus, the importance of knowing what this blackening really means, if peppers with black seeds are safe for consumption as well as other tell-tale signs of spoilage.

Why is there black stuff in my pepper?

If the whole pepper plant, not just the fruit, is being peppered by black spots, the culprit is a disease. The disease may be fungal or bacterial. Anthracnose is a fungal disease that causes brown or black spots on fruit, and wet rot (Choaenephora blight) causes black growths on leaves as well as fruit.

Why is my bell pepper black inside?

So, the answer to why is my bell pepper brown inside is that the vegetable has probably been damaged in some way and oxygen and bacteria or fungal spores have entered the vegetable. You can cut away the brown parts and cook and eat the rest.

Why does my bell pepper have brown spots inside?

The main cause of blossom-end rot is excessive water retention due to inconsistent watering. Fluctuating soil moisture disrupts the amount of calcium in the pepper and leads to the improper water storage.

Is it okay to eat a pepper with brown seeds?

When fully ripe, most peppers seeds are supposed to be brown or tan. not white. In my experience, peppers with brown are just old and withered. They are safe, just not as tasty.

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