In another study reported
by Hern´ andez et al. (2012) in three varieties of C. annuum from
Mexico showed substantial amounts of carotenoid content: guajillo
3406 ± 4 lg/g, pasilla 2933 ± 1 lg/g, and ancho 1437 ± 6 lg/g of
sample in dry weight basis (DWB). Red and yellow peppers showed
higher in carotenoidcontent than green peppers (Zhang & Hamauzu,
2003). Total carotenoid content expressed as b-carotene of
276 ± 9 lg/g fresh weight is also observed in Cherry peppers
(Llano, Sgroppo, & Chaves, 2009).