Ingredient

Fresh Chili Peppers

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Chili peppers are primarily used to add heat and flavor to foods. Manufacturers add …

What it is

Fresh chili peppers are the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum. They are native to the Americas and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Peppers are typically harvested when ripe and can be used fresh, dried, or ground into powder.

Why it's used

Chili peppers are primarily used to add heat and flavor to foods. Manufacturers add them to a wide range of products, including sauces, pickles, relishes, and prepared meals. Their heat comes from compounds called capsaicinoids, with capsaicin being the most abundant.

Health notes

Fresh chili peppers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Capsaicin, the main active compound, has been studied for its potential effects on metabolism and pain perception. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated capsaicin. While generally considered safe in amounts found in food, excessive consumption can cause digestive upset. Evidence on long-term health effects is ongoing.

Allergen info

Fresh chili peppers are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Fresh Chili Peppers

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Mercer-Hill Company, Inc. Green Pepper Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.7Carbs Mercer-Hill Company, Inc. Fresanero Pepper Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.7Carbs Nalley, Elites, Premium Chili Pepper Petites Pickles, Hot, Spicy, Hot, Spicy Bay Valley Foods, LLC Nalley, Elites, Premium Chili Pepper Petites Pickles, Hot, Spicy, Hot, Spicy Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Mercer-Hill Company, Inc. Red Pepper Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.7Carbs Byerly Foods International Lunds & Byerlys, Chicken Pad Thai Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 154kcal 5.2Protein 7.8Fat 16.8Carbs Byerly Foods International Tex-Mex Turkey Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 78% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 195kcal 11.0Protein 9.9Fat 19.8Carbs La Mexicana Tortilla Factory, Inc. Black Bean Spaghetti With Mild Thai Red Curry Sauce All Noodles High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 173kcal 8.6Protein 10.2Fat 11.8Carbs La Mexicana Tortilla Factory, Inc. Edamame Fettuccine With Thai Coconut Sauce Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 133kcal 10.2Protein 5.5Fat 10.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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