Pimento

Pimento, also known as pimiento, is a type of sweet, red pepper that is often used as a culinary ingredient. These peppers come from the capsicum plant family and are commonly used to add flavour and colour to various dishes.

To make pimento, the peppers are typically harvested when they are ripe and then processed by either canning or pickling. The peppers are sometimes roasted or dried before being sliced, diced, or pureed for use in different recipes. Pimento is also available in the form of canned strips, commonly found in grocery stores.

Pimento appears on food labels because it adds a sweet and slightly tangy flavour to dishes. It is commonly used in foods like olives, cheese spreads, and sauces such as pimento cheese. This ingredient enhances the overall taste of dishes and is popular for adding a hint of sweetness and mild spice to various recipes.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Pimento