What is Piquillo Pepper? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Piquillo Pepper?

The piquillo pepper is a sweet chili with almost no heat and is commonly grown in northern Spain. They are short with bright red shiny skin, fat tops, and a tapered body. Their flavor is sweet, earthy, and a bit smoky with a crunch in texture similar to bell pepper. They can be roasted, marinated, and prepared with a variety of methods. They pair well with savory dishes, salads, and sauces.

What does Piquillo Pepper Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Piquillo Pepper Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 2 peppers30g

2 peppers

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	13kcal	1%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	3g	1%
Sugars	2g	4%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	80mg	3%

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Matiz Espana Piquillo Peppers, Denomination of Origin Lodosa, 7.6 ounce (1 Jar)

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Piquillo Peppers 6 .7 oz each Pack of 3 jars

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Zona Organic Spanish Fire Roasted Piquillo Peppers, 6.5 oz (Pack of 2)

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Roland Foods Whole Red Piquillo Peppers, Specialty Imported Food, 5 Lb 8 Oz Can

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DeLallo Grilled Piquillo Peppers, 12oz Jar

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Spanish Red Piquillo Sweet Pepper Navarre Kosher from Spain - 2 pack x 7.7 oz

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Piquillo Pepper?

2 peppers of Piquillo Pepper contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Piquillo Pepper?

2 peppers of Piquillo Pepper contains 3 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Piquillo Pepper?

2 peppers of Piquillo Pepper contains 4 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 2 peppers of Piquillo Pepper?

There are 13 calories in 2 peppers of Piquillo Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Piquillo Pepper?

There are 12 calories in 1 oz of Piquillo Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Piquillo Pepper?

There are 195 calories in 1 pound of Piquillo Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 serving of Piquillo Pepper?

There are 22 calories in 1 serving of Piquillo Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 pepper of Piquillo Pepper?

There are 6 calories in 1 pepper of Piquillo Pepper.