Organic
Orange Bell Pepper
"Adding a pop of color to your plate, in every bite."
The vibrant Orange Bell Pepper is a sweet and crunchy, mildly flavored variety that's bursting with juicy texture and versatile in both raw and cooked applications.
Also known as
Sweet Pepper, Orange Shine Pepper
Botanical name
Capsicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93121
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in North America and now cultivated globally, with the largest producers including China, the United States, and the Netherlands.
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Orange Bell Pepper
These colorful peppers are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, making them a nutritious addition to salads, stir-fries, and roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Information
According to nutrition data, one 100g serving of orange bell pepper contains approximately 49 calories, 0.17g of fat, 2.4g of protein, 9.2g of carbohydrates, 2.5g of dietary fiber, and 1.8g of sugars.
In terms of vitamins, it provides 125mg of vitamin C, 0.04mg of vitamin B6, 0.13mg of vitamin B2, 0.46mg of vitamin B3, 0.07mg of vitamin B1, 0.01mcg of vitamin B12, 0.04mcg of vitamin K, 0.07mg of folate, and 3.3mg of beta-carotene.
Mineral content includes 13mg of potassium, 20mg of sodium, 1.0mg of iron, 0.3mg of manganese, 1.2mg of copper, 0.4mg of zinc, 1.6mg of phosphorus, and 0.2mg of selenium.
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 bags or containers to prevent moisture accumulation
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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