Ingredient

Minced Pimento

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Minced pimento is primarily used as a flavoring and coloring agent in processed foods. …

What it is

Minced pimento refers to finely chopped pieces of pimento peppers, which are a type of sweet red pepper. These peppers are known for their mild flavor and bright red color. They are typically processed and packed in brine or oil.

Why it's used

Minced pimento is primarily used as a flavoring and coloring agent in processed foods. Its sweet, slightly peppery taste and vibrant red color make it a popular addition to pickles, olives, relishes, and various processed meats like pepperoni and salami. It is also found in some sauces.

Health notes

Minced pimento is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a vegetable and does not have specific regulatory limits for consumption. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have not set specific numerical intake limits for pimento peppers as a food ingredient. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.

Allergen info

Minced pimento is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Minced Pimento

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Fresh Finds, Imported Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimento FRESH FINDS Fresh Finds, Imported Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimento Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 140kcal 0Protein 13.3Fat 6.7Carbs BOAR'S HEAD Olive Loaf Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 214kcal 10.7Protein 17.9Fat 1.8Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Olive Loaf Made With Chicken & Pork Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 250kcal 10.7Protein 17.9Fat 10.7Carbs United Natural Foods, Inc. Haddon House, Martini Olives Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 156kcal 0Protein 15.6Fat 6.2Carbs United Natural Foods, Inc. Haddon House, Spanish Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimiento Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 154kcal 0Protein 15.4Fat 7.7Carbs Lee-Thompson-Fawcett Company Bell-View, Hot Stuffed Manzanilla Olives, Hot, Hot Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 107kcal 0Protein 10.7Fat 7.1Carbs MJ Products Traditional Sauce, Tuna Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 75kcal 1.7Protein 4.2Fat 6.7Carbs MJ Products Vegetarian Sauce, Mild Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 75kcal 1.7Protein 4.2Fat 6.7Carbs Allied International Corp. Of Va Olives, Pimento Stuffed Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 167kcal 0Protein 16.7Fat 6.7Carbs MJ Products Traditional With Tuna Sauce, Mild Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 75kcal 1.7Protein 4.2Fat 6.7Carbs United Natural Foods, Inc. Giant Spanish Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimiento Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 150kcal 0Protein 15Fat 0Carbs George DeLallo Co., Inc. Stuffed Manzanilla Olives, Minced Pimento Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 167kcal 0Protein 16.7Fat 0Carbs
Water (44 products) Calcium Chloride (41 products) Sodium Alginate (41 products) Guar Gum (39 products) Salt (36 products) Lactic Acid (34 products) Pimento (25 products) Potassium Sorbate (21 products) Olives (21 products) Citric Acid (16 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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