Biometric and physicochemical characterization of Capsicum chinense commercialized in the interior of Goiás, Brazil

Abstract

Pepper reflects the ethnic diversity and richness of Brazil's food traditions. The Capsicum chinense species, cultivated by small producers, generates jobs and contributes to the economy of family farmers. In this context, this study aimed to perform the biometric and physicochemical characterization of Capsicum chinense commercialized in the interior of Goiás, Brazil. Fifty intact and ripe fruits were collected in São Luís de Montes Belos, Goiás, in October and November 2023, sanitized, and sent for analysis of weight and diameters, as well as moisture, ash, lipids, soluble solids, total sugars, and titratable acidity. Significant variations (p