
Black seeds inside a pepper: why they appear and when to discard it
Pepper seeds can darken because of maturity, ageing, internal damage or spoilage. Seed colour alone is not enough: texture, smell and the condition of the…
Read the articleArticles about vegetables and fresh produce covering storage, seasonality, colour and texture changes, safety and nutrition. This hub groups guides on potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, aubergines, courgettes and leafy vegetables, together with comparisons of fibre, iron, potassium, calcium and vitamin C. We also explain what changes during cooking, freezing and storage, and when a visual change is merely a quality issue or a reason to discard the food. The goal is to make better use of produce and avoid decisions based only on myths or appearance.

Pepper seeds can darken because of maturity, ageing, internal damage or spoilage. Seed colour alone is not enough: texture, smell and the condition of the…
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A peeled or cut potato can darken on contact with air because of enzymatic reactions. This guide explains what the change means, how to distinguish…
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Red or brown lettuce edges can result from ageing, oxidation, dehydration or physiological damage. Learn when the change mainly affects quality and which signs point…
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Tomato cracks can develop during growth and do not automatically mean rot. Learn why tomatoes split, how a dry healed scar differs from a fresh…
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A pepper that has lost firmness is not necessarily spoiled. Learn why peppers wrinkle, how to distinguish dehydration from deterioration and when the pepper can…
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An eggplant can look beige or brown inside without necessarily being spoiled. Learn how to distinguish oxidation, maturity and true deterioration and when it is…
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An unusually bitter zucchini should not be treated as a simple flavour variation. We explain cucurbitacins, why cooking is not the solution and what to…
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Broccoli can change from deep green to yellow-green or yellow as it ages. Learn what that colour change means, how it affects flavour and texture…
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A garlic clove beginning to sprout is not automatically unsafe. Learn what changes in flavour and texture, when the clove and shoot can be used…
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Dark spots on cauliflower do not all mean the same thing. Learn to distinguish surface browning, ageing and bruising from rot or mould and decide…
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A potato can look normal outside and show grey, brown or black areas when cut. Not every dark spot is rot: we explain internal bruising,…
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White, yellow, sweet and red onions, shallots and spring onions are not identical in texture, intensity or storage. This guide explains how to recognise the…
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