Yellow Bell Pepper

Yellow bell peppers are the mature, ripe stage of the common pepper plant (Capsicum annuum). They are sweet and mild in flavor, with a crisp texture. They are grown commercially in many parts of the world and are available fresh year-round.

Yellow bell peppers are used as a vegetable in a wide variety of dishes, both raw and cooked. Manufacturers include them for their color, flavor, and texture. They are commonly found in frozen meals, deli items, salsas, and stir-fries.

Yellow bell peppers are a source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes them as a safe food ingredient. International bodies like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for yellow bell peppers as a distinct ingredient are not typically highlighted in the same way as isolated additives. Evidence suggests that diets rich in vegetables are associated with health benefits.