Red Capsicum
What is Red Capsicum?
Red capsicum, also known as red bell pepper, is the ripe fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant. It is a sweet variety of pepper, not spicy, and is typically red when mature, though it can also be harvested green. It is grown worldwide and used fresh or dried.
Is Red Capsicum vegan?
Red Capsicum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Red Capsicum gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Red Capsicum a major allergen?
Red capsicum is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Red Capsicum used for?
Red capsicum is used as a vegetable in cooking, adding color, flavor, and texture to dishes.
Is Red Capsicum safe?
Red capsicum is a source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and antioxidants.
Why it's used
Red capsicum is used as a vegetable in cooking, adding color, flavor, and texture to dishes. It is often found in relishes, sauces, frozen vegetable mixes, and ready-to-eat meals. It can be used fresh, roasted, or dried and ground into a powder.
Health notes
Red capsicum is a source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and antioxidants. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. There are no specific upper intake limits set by regulatory bodies for its consumption as a food. It is not typically subject to the same regulatory scrutiny as artificial additives.
Allergen info
Red capsicum is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Red Capsicum
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100kcal
2.1Protein
2.5Fat
14.3Carbs
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67kcal
0.7Protein
0Fat
16.7Carbs
Glasser Bows, Inc.
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High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
153kcal
1.8Protein
5.9Fat
23.5Carbs
Glasser Bows, Inc.
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High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
171kcal
2.9Protein
7.7Fat
22.9Carbs
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