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Unicode: 1F968
Description
A green or reddish-purple bell pepper, typically featuring a stem at the top. The color can vary depending on the platform rendering and the specific type of bell pepper depicted.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-prepared
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
None, as it represents a food item.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016) as part of a broader effort to expand the food and drink emoji set, reflecting common culinary items found worldwide. Bell peppers are a popular ingredient in various cuisines globally.
Usage Examples
- Used when discussing recipes: 'Making stuffed peppers tonight! 🫨'
- Representing healthy eating: 'Trying to eat more veggies 🥦🥕🫨'
- Indicating an ingredient: 'Need some garlic, onions, and a bell pepper for this pasta sauce 🫨'
- Discussing gardening: 'My bell peppers are finally growing! 🫨'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly recognized as a vegetable used in salads, stir-fries, and many cooked dishes. Often associated with healthy eating.
East Asian culture:
Also widely used in cooking, particularly in stir-fries and spicy dishes depending on the region. May be seen as a staple vegetable.
General:
Universally understood as a type of vegetable.