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PLU 94088

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Red Bell Pepper

"Sweetening up plates worldwide"

Vibrant, sweet, and crunchy, red bell peppers add a burst of flavor and color to any dish

Also known as

Sweet Pepper, Bell Pepper, Capsicum, Red Capsicum

Botanical name

Capsicum

Red Bell Pepper illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

94088

5-digit code

Category

Vegetables

Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes

Origin

Originating from Central and South America, now cultivated globally

Temperature

7°C (45°F)

Shelf Life

2-3 weeks

Status

Approved

About Red Bell Pepper

High in vitamin C and antioxidants, red bell peppers are a versatile ingredient in various cuisines

Nutrition Information

For a 100-gram serving of Red Bell Pepper, the nutrition facts are as follows: energy is 49 kilocalories, carbohydrates 9.3 grams with fiber 1.8 grams and sugars 6.0 grams, protein 0.9 gram, fat 0.2 gram. It is rich in vitamins A 190 mcg, C 125 milligrams, B6 and E. The mineral content includes potassium 150 milligrams, manganese 0.1 milligram and copper 0.3 milligram.

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

Ventilated containers to maintain humidity and airflow

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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4088Red Bell PepperCapsicumAll SizesVegetablesPeppers (Capsicums)

Details

Commodity Keypeppers-capsicums
VarietyBell, Field Grown - Red
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedOctober 2026

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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