Green & Red Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are the fruits of plants from the nightshade family, Capsicum annuum. They are botanically classified as fruits but are used culinarily as vegetables. Bell peppers come in various colors, including green, red, yellow, and orange, and are typically grown in temperate climates.

Bell peppers are used as a vegetable in a wide variety of dishes for their mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture. Manufacturers add them to products like pizzas, dips, salsas, and rice dishes to enhance flavor, color, and nutritional value.

Bell peppers are a good source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C and vitamin A. They are not subject to specific FDA regulations as an additive, as they are a whole food. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have not specifically evaluated bell peppers as food additives. Consuming bell peppers as part of a balanced diet is generally considered healthy.