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.
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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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce
5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)
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