Piquante Pepper
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What it is
Piquante peppers are a type of chili pepper, often a hybrid of bell peppers and other chili varieties. They are known for their sweet and mildly spicy flavor profile. These peppers are typically grown in various regions and can be used fresh, roasted, or pickled.
Why it's used
Piquante peppers are used to add a sweet and slightly hot flavor to foods. They are commonly found in dips, salsas, sauces, and marinades. Manufacturers use them to enhance the taste and add a characteristic fruity heat to a variety of savory products.
Health notes
Piquante peppers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are a source of vitamins and antioxidants. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar pepper-derived compounds. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Piquante peppers are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.
Products containing Piquante Pepper
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Smith's Food & Drug Centers Inc.
Private Selection, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
214kcal
3.6Protein
17.9Fat
14.3Carbs
Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc.
Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper
250kcal
3.6Protein
17.9Fat
14.3Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Mango Peach Habanero Salsa, Mango Peach Habanero
50kcal
0Protein
0Fat
10Carbs
Meijer, Inc.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper
250kcal
7.1Protein
17.9Fat
14.3Carbs
Meijer, Inc.
4 Alarm Cheese Dip, 4 Alarm
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
—kcal
6.7Protein
26.7Fat
6.7Carbs