Organic
White Bell Pepper
"The sweet and crunchy ivory gem of the pepper family."
A sweet and crunchy sweet pepper variety, White Bell Peppers add a touch of elegance to any dish with their unique ivory color and slightly smoky flavor.
Also known as
Sweet Pepper, White Capsicum, Ivory Pepper
Botanical name
Capsicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94684
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
Native to the Americas, now cultivated in various countries including Netherlands, USA, Mexico, and Spain among others.
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About White Bell Pepper
Bell Peppers are technically a fruit because they are the ripened ovary of a flower, but are often referred to as a vegetable in culinary contexts. The White Bell variety is field-grown and is characterized by its unique color and mild, sweet flavor.
Nutrition Information
White bell peppers are low in calories and rich in nutrients, one 100g serving provides approximately 49 calories. The breakdown of the nutrition facts is as follows:
Water content 92g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 6g, Protein 1g,
Fat 0g,
Cholesterol 0mg,
Sodium 10mg,
Potassium 170mg,
Folate 17mcg,
Vitamin A 10mcg,
Vitamin B6 0.18mg,
Vitamin C 60mcg,
Vitamin K 7mcg,
Manganese 0.12mg,
Phosphorus 20mg
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 to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss
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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