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Cooked Red Pepper
Cooked red pepper is the softened edible fruit of the sweet pepper plant, commonly used in savory dishes. Cooking can make it sweeter and easier to digest while retaining useful nutrients.
Beneficial properties
rich in antioxidants
good source of vitamin C
contains carotenoids
low in calories
provides fiber
Nutritional highlights
Cooked red pepper provides vitamin C, vitamin A precursors such as beta-carotene, vitamin B6, folate, and small amounts of fiber and potassium.