Ingredient

Yellow Peppers

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Yellow peppers are used in packaged foods for their color, flavor, and texture. They …

What it is

Yellow bell peppers are a variety of the sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum), a fruit native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. They are harvested when fully ripe and have a mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture. Unlike some other peppers, they do not contain capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers spicy.

Why it's used

Yellow peppers are used in packaged foods for their color, flavor, and texture. They add sweetness and a fresh, vegetal note to dishes. You can find them in frozen meals, pizzas, relishes, and stir-fry mixes.

Health notes

Yellow peppers are a source of vitamins, particularly Vitamin C. The FDA considers them Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used as a food ingredient. International bodies like JECFA have also evaluated them. No significant health concerns are associated with typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Yellow peppers are not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Yellow Peppers

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SUMMER FRESH Couscous Salad, Couscous Deli Salads 160kcal 5Protein 7Fat 21Carbs LIDL Stir-Fry Peppers & Onion Frozen Vegetables 24kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 5.9Carbs CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Campbell's Sauces Pineapple Sauces/Spreads/Dips/Condiments High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 167kcal 1.7Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Full Circle, Sesame Ginger Stir Fry With Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 122kcal 8.2Protein 3.1Fat 15.7Carbs Campbell Soup Company Soup, Chicken + Orzo Other Soups High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 41kcal 2.9Protein 0.2Fat 6.9Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Supreme Made With Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Onions, Red, Yellow & Green Peppers Thin & Crispy Crust Pizza, Supreme Pizza High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 227kcal 9.2Protein 9.9Fat 24.1Carbs Campbell Soup Company Rotini Bolognese With Sausage Reserve Soups, Rotini Bolognese With Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 98kcal 4.9Protein 4.1Fat 10.6Carbs The Kroger Co. Garden Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 68kcal 1.3Protein 5.5Fat 4.2Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Italian Sausage & Cavatappi Stuffed Appetizer Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 271kcal 11.8Protein 11.8Fat 31.8Carbs Culinevo Kitchen, Inc. Grilled Teriyaki Salmon With Rice & Vegetables Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving 150kcal 9.3Protein 5Fat 16.4Carbs Sam Tell & Son, Inc Veggie Pizza Pizza 189kcal 5.6Protein 6.7Fat 24.4Carbs Life Gourmet Shop LLC. Vegetable Tagine Frozen Dinners & Entrees 92kcal 3.4Protein 2.7Fat 16.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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