Where Do Pimentos Come From? (EXPLAINED)

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Where Do Pimentos Come From_

Question of the Day: Where do pimento come from?

Quick Answer: Pimentos are a mild variety of chili peppers that originate from South America.  They have a heart-like shape and a hot and spicy flavor. The French were the first to stuff pimentos into olives, sometime during the 18th century. Today, pimento are grown all around the world, including South America, Europe, and the Middle East.