Peppers
What is Peppers?
Peppers are the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, native to the Americas. They range in size, shape, and colour, from sweet bell peppers to fiery chillies. They are used fresh, dried, or processed into powders and sauces.
Is Peppers vegan?
Peppers is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Peppers a major allergen?
Peppers are not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Peppers used for?
Peppers are primarily used to add flavour and heat to a wide variety of dishes.
Is Peppers safe?
Peppers are not considered a food additive and are not assigned an E-number.
Why it's used
Peppers are primarily used to add flavour and heat to a wide variety of dishes. Their distinct taste and varying levels of spiciness make them a popular ingredient in cuisines worldwide, from savoury meals to sauces and condiments.
Health notes
Peppers are not considered a food additive and are not assigned an E-number. They are a source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and various antioxidants. Evidence from bodies like the WHO/IARC suggests that capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chilli peppers, has been classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) based on limited evidence in humans and sufficient evidence in experimental animals. However, this classification relates to high doses and does not apply to the consumption of peppers as part of a normal diet.
Allergen info
Peppers are not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Peppers
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