Organic
Yellow Bell Pepper
"Adding sunshine to your plate, one crunchy bite at a time!"
A sweet and crunchy variety of bell pepper, known for its bright yellow skin and tender flesh. It's a popular ingredient in stir-fries, salads, and as a snack on its own.
Also known as
Sweet Bell Pepper, Sun Yellow Pepper
Botanical name
Capsicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93056
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
Native to the Americas, now widely cultivated in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Yellow Bell Pepper
Yellow bell peppers are technically a fruit, as they're the ripened ovary of a flower. They're high in vitamin C and antioxidants, making them a nutritious addition to a variety of dishes.
Nutrition Information
Yellow Bell Peppers are low in calories and rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of raw Yellow Bell Pepper:
Energy is about 26 kilocalories,
carbohydrates 6.0 grams,
fibre 1.7 grams,
protein 0.7 gram,
fat 0.2 grams,
sodium 1 milligram,
potassium 138 milligrams,
vitamin A 250 micrograms,
vitamin C 125 milligrams,
vitamin B6 0.1 milligrams,
and water content 92 grams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh bell (sweet) and chili peppers. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, e.g., mesh bags or ventilated boxes
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Peppers must be kept between chilling-injury temperatures and warmer temperatures that speed ripening and bacterial soft rot, at high humidity to prevent water loss and shrivel. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 481-484.
Applies to: fresh bell (sweet) and chili peppers.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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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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