Pimento Puree
What is Pimento Puree?
Pimento puree is a smooth paste made from pimento peppers, which are a type of sweet red pepper, often bell peppers. The peppers are typically roasted or cooked, then pureed to create a smooth consistency. It has a mild, sweet pepper flavor.
Is Pimento Puree vegan?
Pimento Puree is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Pimento Puree gluten-free?
Pimento puree is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Pimento Puree used for?
Manufacturers use pimento puree as a flavoring and coloring agent.
Is Pimento Puree safe?
Pimento puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use pimento puree as a flavoring and coloring agent. Its vibrant red color and mild, sweet taste make it popular in cheese spreads, dips, relishes, and stuffed olives. It adds a subtle peppery sweetness and visual appeal to foods.
Health notes
Pimento puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of vitamins A and C. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have not set specific limits for pimento puree, as it is considered a food ingredient rather than a food additive requiring strict regulation. No significant health concerns are associated with its typical consumption.
Allergen info
Pimento puree is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Pimento Puree
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