Dehydrated Green And Red Bell Peppers

Dehydrated green and red bell peppers are dried pieces of bell peppers, which are the mild, sweet varieties of the Capsicum annuum plant. They are typically dried through methods like air drying or freeze-drying to remove moisture, which concentrates their flavor and extends shelf life.

Manufacturers use dehydrated bell peppers to add a concentrated pepper flavor, color, and texture to a variety of foods. They are commonly found in spice blends, sauces, soups, stews, and processed meat products like sloppy joe mixes.

Dehydrated bell peppers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. They are a source of vitamins and antioxidants. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for dehydrated bell peppers are not widely publicized.