Organic
Sweet Pepper
"Nature's crunchy candy"
Vibrant, crunchy, and sweet, Sweet Peppers add a pop of color to any dish, bursting with juicy flavor and versatility in a variety of culinary applications.
Also known as
Bell Pepper, Capsicum, Pimento, Poivron
Botanical name
Capsicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93057
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
Mexico and Central America (originally), Now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Sweet Pepper
Sweet Peppers are technically a fruit, belonging to the Capsicum genus. They are a key ingredient in many cuisines and are available in a range of colors, each with slightly varying flavors and sweet levels.
Nutrition Information
Sweet Pepper is low in calories and rich in nutrients, the nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible portion are approximately as follows
Energy 49 kcal
Protein 1 gram
Fat 0.2 gram
Carbohydrates 11 gram
Fiber 2.5 grams
Sugar 6.6 grams
Sodium 3 milligrams
Potassium 129 milligrams
Calcium 17 milligrams
Magnesium 12 milligrams
Phosphorus 24 milligrams
Iron 0.6 milligrams
Zinc 0.2 milligrams
Vitamin A 313 micrograms
Vitamin C 190 milligrams
Vitamin E 1.2 milligrams
Vitamin K 7.3 micrograms
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 materials, such as mesh bags or ventilated containers, to maintain airflow and prevent moisture buildup
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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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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