Red bell peppers don’t really need any help to stand out. Their bright color does the job all by itself... even when the pepper ends up dried in the food bowl.
Our dried red pepper pieces have a mildly sweet flavor and a firm, crunchy texture from the drying process. You can serve them dry, mix them with other natural ingredients, or briefly soak them if your parrot prefers a softer piece.
Where does that red color come from?
The color of red peppers comes from natural plant pigments in the carotenoid group. This group also includes beta-carotene, the plant-based precursor to vitamin A.
Dried red peppers naturally contain a generous amount of beta-carotene. They also contain plant-based protein and fiber.
No added coloring... the pepper takes care of that all by itself.
Dried means more concentrated
Fresh peppers consist largely of water. Most of it disappears during drying. As a result, 100 grams of dried product has a much more concentrated composition than fresh peppers.
You can see this, for example, in the amounts of carbohydrates, fiber and protein. That’s why we deliberately use average nutritional values for dried red peppers for this product, rather than those for the fresh vegetable.
From crunchy to soft
Dried peppers have a very different texture from fresh ones. A small piece can be held, nibbled or picked out from other foods.
If you’d like to mix things up, you can also soak the bell pepper pieces briefly in warm water. They’ll absorb moisture and become softer. Let them cool completely before offering them, and remove any damp leftovers from the food bowl promptly.
Vegetables don’t have to be the same every day
Dried vegetables make it easy to offer a variety of colors, flavors and textures side by side. A few pieces of red bell pepper next to broccoli, carrot or beetroot can quickly transform a food bowl.
And of course, it’s up to your parrot to decide which color gets gobbled up first today... we have surprisingly little say in that.
Average nutritional values per 100 g
Energy 1180 kJ / 282 kcal | Fat 3 g | Carbohydrates 55 g | Of which sugars 30 g | Fiber 18 g | Protein 12 g | Beta-carotene 19,000 µg
Average values for dried red bell pepper. Natural products may vary slightly depending on variety, harvest and drying process.
Ingredients
100% dried red bell pepper, food grade.
Use and feeding advice
Feed as part of a varied parrot diet. Offer a few pieces dry, mix them with other natural ingredients, or soak them briefly for a softer texture.
Storage advice
Store in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed package, preferably below 13 °C.
Available in
50 g, 100 g and 250 g.
Would you like to offer even more variety in colors and textures? Then take a look at our dried vegetables for parrots and parakeets.
