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PLU 94679

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Bell Brown

"Sweet and earthy, a unique bell pepper experience"

A sweet and crunchy brown bell pepper variety, known for its rich flavor and versatility in culinary dishes.

Also known as

Brown Bell Pepper, Chocolate Bell Pepper, Brown Sweet Pepper

Botanical name

Capsicum

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Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

94679

5-digit code

Category

Vegetables

Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes

Origin

Originating from Central and South America, now cultivated worldwide in temperate climates

Temperature

7°C (45°F)

Shelf Life

2-3 weeks

Status

Approved

About Bell Brown

Bell Brown is a popular variety of bell pepper, characterized by its brown skin and sweet, slightly smoky flavor. It's a great addition to salads, stir-fries, and grilled dishes.

Nutrition Information

Bell Brown is low in calories, with approximately 20-25 kcal per 100g serving. It contains about 92-96% water, 6-7g of carbohydrates, 1-2g of fiber, 1-2g of protein, and negligible fat. The major vitamins present in Bell Brown are vitamin C with about 120-150 mg per 100g serving, and vitamin B6 with around 0.2-0.3 mg per 100g serving. The major minerals are potassium with around 150-200 mg per 100g serving, and manganese with about 0.2-0.5 mg per 100g serving.

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 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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4679Bell BrownCapsicumAll SizesVegetablesPeppers (Capsicums)

Details

Commodity Keypeppers-capsicums
VarietyBell, Field Grown - Brown
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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