Organic
Hot Pepper
"Add a spicy kick to your culinary creations"
A spicy and flavorful variety of pepper, adding a burst of heat to various dishes
Also known as
Hot Pepper, Hungarian Hot Pepper, Scovilla, Chili Pepper
Botanical name
Capsicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94690
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
Native to the Americas, currently cultivated in many parts of the world
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Hot Pepper
Hot peppers are sweet and slightly smoky, with a medium hot flavor. They contain a high concentration of vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants. They are used in a variety of dishes from sauces to marinades and as a spice.
Nutrition Information
Hot peppers are low in calories, with a 100-gram serving providing approximately 49 kcal. They have 0.2 grams of fat, 11.8 grams of carbohydrates, and 1 gram of protein. The fiber content is about 2.5 grams. Hot peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, with a 100-gram serving providing 125 milligrams or 208% of the daily recommended intake. They are also a good source of vitamin B6, with a 100-gram serving containing 0.2 milligrams or 10% of the daily recommended intake. Hot peppers contain several important minerals like potassium at 244 milligrams or 10% of the daily recommended intake and copper at 0.4 milligrams or 20% of the daily recommended intake.
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, boxes, or mesh bags to maintain high 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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