4681 Green Bell Pepper

"Nature's crunchy sweetness"

A crunchy and sweet vibrant green pepper, sweet in taste, semi-bitter to some. The pepper is young when it is green and transitions to various colors upon ripening

Also known as: Green Bell, Green_capsicum

Botanical name: Capsicum spp.

Green Bell Pepper illustration

Quick Facts

PLU Code

4681 (4-digit conventional)

Category & Size

VegetablesPeppers (Capsicums)Small

Origin

Central or South America

Storage Temperature

32°F - 50°F (0°C - 10°C)

Shelf Life

7-14 days

Status

Approved

About Green Bell Pepper

Varieties can take anything from 70 to 90 days to reach full maturity, preferring warm and well-drained conditions to grow

Nutrition Information

The nutrition facts for Green Bell Pepper are as follows. Serving size is 100 grams of edible portion or one medium-sized pepper. The values are approximate and based on data from trusted sources.

Energy 49 kcal

Moisture 92 grams

Protein 1 gram

Total fat 0.2 grams

Total carbohydrate 11 grams

Fibre 2.5 grams

Ash 0.6 grams

Calcium 10 milligrams

Copper 0.18 milligrams

Iron 0.52 milligrams

Magnesium 12 milligrams

Manganese 0.35 milligrams

Phosphorus 24 milligrams

Potassium 157 milligrams

Sodium 3 milligrams

Zinc 0.22 milligrams

Folate 61 micrograms

Niacin 0.74 milligrams

Pantothenic acid 0.11 milligrams

Riboflavin 0.08 milligrams

Thiamine 0.07 milligrams

Vitamin A 101 micrograms

Vitamin B6 0.12 milligrams

Vitamin C 125 milligrams

Vitamin E 1.04 milligrams

Vitamin K 22 micrograms.

Storage & Handling

Cool, high humidity storage is crucial for maintaining green bell pepper quality.

Optimal Storage Conditions:
Temperature: 32°F - 50°F (0°C - 10°C)
Humidity: 80-90%
Packaging: Breathable bags or containers to maintain humidity
Shelf Life: 7-14 days
Storage Notes: Ethylene production can cause yellowing and ripening; keep away from ethylene-producing fruits like apples and bananas.

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Tags
4681Green Bell PepperCapsicum spp.SmallVegetablesPeppers (Capsicums)Approved
Commodity Details
Commodity Key:
peppers-capsicums
Variety:
Bell, Field Grown - Green
Created:
December 1999
Last Updated:
December 2023
PLU Code Reference

4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce

5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce

5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)


PLU codes streamline checkout processes, improve inventory management, and provide consistency across different stores. The system was developed by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).