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Banana Pepper

Also known as: Yellow wax pepper

Safe

Banana peppers are a low-calorie vegetable providing vitamin C and small amounts of capsaicin. They are recognized as a conventional food with no health concerns at typical dietary exposure.

What it is

A mild, yellow-to-pale-green chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) named for its elongated, banana-like shape.

Used as a vegetable or pickled garnish, providing tangy flavor and mild heat to sandwiches, salads, and pizzas.

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food

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