Sweet Green Pepper

Sweet green pepper is a variety of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) that is picked before it ripens fully to a red or yellow color. It is a vegetable grown worldwide, commonly used fresh or cooked. It has a mild, slightly bitter flavor and a crisp texture.

Sweet green pepper is used as a vegetable in cooking, adding flavor, color, and texture to dishes. It is commonly found in savory foods such as sauces, dips, salsas, cheese products, and spice blends. It is typically added for its fresh vegetable taste and crunch.

Sweet green pepper is a whole food and is not subject to FDA additive regulations. It is a source of vitamins and fiber. Regulatory bodies like the WHO have not specifically evaluated sweet green pepper as a food additive. No significant controversies exist regarding its consumption at typical dietary levels.