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PLU 4702


Pasilla Red

"Adding smoky depth to Mexican cuisine"

Sweet and slightly smoky, Pasilla Red is a popular variety of dried chili pepper known for adding depth and richness to various traditional dishes.

Also known as

Chili Negro, Pasilla Bajio

Botanical name

Capsicum spp.

Pasilla Red illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

4702

4-digit conventional code

Category

Vegetables

Peppers (Capsicums)All Sizes

Origin

Mexico

Temperature

32-34°F (0-1°C)

Shelf Life

7-10 days

Status

Approved

About Pasilla Red

A mild to medium hot pepper that is typically dried to preserve its distinctive flavor and dark, reddish-brown color.

Nutrition Information

The Pasilla Red, also known as a type of pepper, contains several key nutrients. Based on a serving size of 100 grams, here are its nutrition facts.

It has approximately 0.98 grams of protein, no cholesterol, and 3.7 grams of fat. It is high in carbohydrates with about 12.2 grams. The fiber content is about 2.3 grams.

The energy value of the Pasilla Red is roughly 40 kilocalories.

It contains various vitamins like Vitamin A with 308 mcg, Vitamin C with 60 mg, Vitamin E with 0.4 mg, Vitamin K with 7.1 mcg.

The mineral content in Pasilla Red includes calcium with 10 mg, copper with 0.2 mg, iron with 0.9 mg, magnesium with 9 mg, potassium with 291 mg, sodium with 3 mg and zinc with 0.2 mg.

Storage & Handling

Low to medium temperature and high humidity is required to maintain the freshness and quality of pasilla red peppers

Temperature

32-34°F (0-1°C)

Humidity

80-85%

Packaging

Ventilated, breathable containers or bags, moisture-retentive packaging is recommended

Shelf Life

7-10 days

Storage Notes: Ethylene-sensitive, keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables, avoid excessive handling to prevent bruising

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4702Pasilla RedCapsicum spp.All SizesVegetablesPeppers (Capsicums)

Details

Commodity Keypeppers-capsicums
VarietyPasilla - Red
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedDecember 2023

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce

5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)

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