Organic
Bell Pepper
"Vibrant color and crunchy sweetness"
Colorful and crunchy, bell peppers add sweetness and crunch to salads, stir-fries, and sandwiches. Whether green, red, or yellow, they are a versatile vegetable perfect for snacking and cooking.
Also known as
capsicum, sweet pepper
Botanical name
Capsicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94688
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
Central and South America
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Bell Pepper
Bell peppers are technically a fruit because they are the ripened ovary of a flower containing seeds. However, in culinary contexts, they are often referred to as a vegetable.
Nutrition Information
Bell peppers are low in calories and rich in nutrients, here are some key nutrition facts for a 100g serving of red bell peppers:
Energy 49 kcal, Carbohydrates 11 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, Total fat 0.3 g, Water content 92 g, Sodium 0.2 mg, Potassium 780 mg, Vitamin A 338 mcg, Vitamin C 125 mg, Folate 18 mcg, Vitamin B6 0.2 mg, and Vitamin E 1.2 mg
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, moisture-proof packaging such as polyethylene bags or vented cardboard
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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