Organic
Cubanelle Pepper
"Sweet and crunchy, with a mildly spicy kick"
A sweet and mild to moderately hot pepper, the Cubanelle Pepper is a variant of the sweet pepper family, offering a crunchy texture and flavor that makes it ideal for a variety of culinary applications.
Also known as
Cubanelo, Sweet Cubanelle, Pimento Cubanelle
Botanical name
Capsicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94687
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in Cuba
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Cubanelle Pepper
Rich in vitamins A and C, this pepper is often used in salads, stir-fries, and as a topping for various dishes.
Nutrition Information
Cubanelle peppers are low in calories and rich in nutrients. Here are the nutrition facts for one 100-gram serving of Cubanelle peppers:
Energy 20 kilocalories
Carbohydrates 4.64 grams
Fiber 0.5 grams
Sugar 0.04 grams
Protein 0.98 grams
Fat 0.21 grams
Sodium 0 milligrams
Potassium 182 milligrams
Vitamin A 10 micrograms
Vitamin C 125 milligrams
Vitamin E 0.51 milligrams
Vitamin K 12 micrograms
Folate 10.07 micrograms
Manganese 0.05 milligrams
Copper 0.02 milligrams
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 maintain humidity and 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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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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