Ingredient

Red Bell Pepper Puree

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use red bell pepper puree to add natural color, a sweet and slightly …

What it is

Red bell pepper puree is made from ripe red bell peppers that have been cooked, pureed, and sometimes strained. It is a concentrated form of the vegetable, offering a sweet flavor and vibrant red color.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use red bell pepper puree to add natural color, a sweet and slightly tangy flavor, and a thicker texture to foods. It is commonly found in sauces, dips, dressings, marinades, and processed meats.

Health notes

Red bell pepper puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and antioxidants. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for red bell pepper puree as a distinct additive are not widely documented.

Allergen info

Red bell pepper puree is not derived from any of the FDA's nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Red Bell Pepper Puree

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Thai Peanut Sauce, Rich Peanut Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 200kcal 3.3Protein 11.7Fat 16.7Carbs Stater Bros. Markets Inc. Roasted Red Pepper Italian Parmesan Dressing, Roasted Red Pepper Italian Parmesan Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 133kcal 0Protein 8.3Fat 13.3Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Southwestern Style Beef With White Grain Rice With Tomatoes, Corn, Peppers, Monterey-Jack Cheese In A Southwestern- Style Sauce, Southwestern Style Beef & Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 132kcal 7.7Protein 2.6Fat 19.7Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Spicy Thai Red Curry Simmer Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 150kcal 3.3Protein 13.3Fat 6.7Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Wing Sauce, Killer Honey Bee Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 118kcal 0Protein 5.9Fat 17.6Carbs Fire & Flavor Grilling Co. Steak Sauce, Roasted Garlic & Pepper Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 23.3Carbs Finesse Records Whole Foods Market, Sauce, Spicy Harissa, Spicy Harissa Other Cooking Sauces 143kcal 0Protein 0Fat 35.7Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Sweet Chili Marinade Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 206kcal 0Protein 0Fat 52.9Carbs

Safeway, Inc. Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce, Tikka Masala Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 74kcal 0.8Protein 4.9Fat 5.7Carbs Safeway, Inc. Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce, Butter Chicken Other Cooking Sauces High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 130kcal 0.8Protein 10.6Fat 8.9Carbs Curation Foods, Inc. Salad Shake Ups, Tropical Lime Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 151kcal 2.6Protein 4.6Fat 27.0Carbs Burgers' Ozark Country Cured Hams Asian Style Sweet Chili Pork Rib, Asian Style Sweet Chili Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 54% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 286kcal 20.7Protein 17.1Fat 12.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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