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PLU 3472


Sacred Pepper

"A distinctive herb"

Sacred Pepper is listed as an herb under this market name. Its variety is unspecified.

Also known as

Sacred pepper leaf

Botanical name

Piper sanctum

Sacred Pepper illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

3472

4-digit conventional code

Category

Herbs

Sacred Pepper › All Sizes

Origin

Mexico, Guianas, Ecuador

Temperature

32°F - 50°F (0°C - 10°C)

Shelf Life

7-14 days

Status

Approved

About Sacred Pepper

The botanical label Piper sanctum is treated by Kew as a synonym of Piper auritum.

Nutrition Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

Storage & Handling

Sacred Pepper requires refrigeration, with moderate to high humidity to prolong freshness.

Temperature

32°F - 50°F (0°C - 10°C)

Humidity

80% - 90%

Packaging

Cool, dry, well-ventilated, away from direct sunlight

Shelf Life

7-14 days

Storage Notes: Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits to prevent spoilage and loss of flavor

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3472Sacred PepperPiper sanctumAll SizesHerbsSacred Pepper

Details

Commodity Keysacred-pepper
Variety
CreatedMay 2016
Last UpdatedOctober 2026

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code

83000 series: Future conventional assignments

84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments

Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance

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