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Pimentos

What are Pimentos?

The pimento or cherry pepper is a variety of large, red, heart-shaped chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) that measures 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm) long and 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7 cm) wide (medium, elongate). The flesh of the pimento is sweet, succulent and more aromatic than that of the red bell pepper. [1]

Some varieties of the pimento type are hot, including the Floral Gem and Santa Fe Grande varieties. "Pimiento" is the Spanish word used in English. "Pimento" or "pimentão" are Portuguese words for "bell pepper", while "pimenta" refers both to chili peppers and to black peppercorns. It is typically used fresh, or pickled and jarred. The pimento has one of the lowest Scoville scale ratings of any chili pepper. [1]



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Products containing Pimentos


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Pimento - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Minced Pimiento
Pimento
Pimiento
Pimiento Pepper
Pimientos
Red Pimientos
Sweet Red Pimientos

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchNovember 24, 2010 @ 9:58 AM

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