Purple Bell Pepper
"Add a pop of color and sweetness to your dishes"
A sweet and crunchy Purple Bell Pepper, a variety of Bell Pepper with a deep purple hue and glossy exterior. Perfect for adding color and flavor to salads, stir-fries, and other dishes.
Also known as
Purple Capsicum, Royal Bell
Botanical name
Capsicum spp.
Product Details
PLU Code
3124
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
Central and South America, now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
7-9°C (45-48°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Purple Bell Pepper
Non-climacteric fruit, requires careful handling and storage. Typically grown in greenhouses to enhance flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Purple bell pepper is low in calories and rich in nutrients. One 100 gram serving of purple bell pepper typically contains approximately 49 kilocalories of energy.
It is an excellent source of vitamin C with approximately 125 milligrams per 100 grams.
It is also a good source of vitamin B6 with 0.17 milligrams per 100 grams and contains significant amounts of vitamin A and vitamin E.
Purple bell pepper is high in fiber with around 2.5 grams per 100 gram serving and has a relatively high water content of about 92 percent.
It is a relatively good source of minerals such as potassium with 162 milligrams per 100 gram serving, manganese, and copper.
Storage & Handling
Store in a cool, humid environment to maintain crunchiness and flavor
Temperature
7-9°C (45-48°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable bags or containers with ventilation holes
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Storage Notes: Ethylene production is high in bell peppers; store away from other ethylene-sensitive produce
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce
5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)
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