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Long Hot Pepper
"Adding crunchy spice to your meals"
The Long Hot Pepper is a type of pepper known for its elongated shape and spicy flavor, usually picked green and used in various dishes for its crunchy texture and distinct taste.
Also known as
Italian Frying Pepper, Green Finger Pepper
Botanical name
Capsicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94696
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
South America, now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Long Hot Pepper
Long Hot Peppers have a medium heat level and are often used in stir-fries, as a topping for sandwiches, and as a complementary ingredient in many cuisines, particularly Italian and Asian.
Nutrition Information
Long Hot Pepper, also known as Green Long Hot Pepper, is rich in nutrients, low in calories and high in water content.
One 100g serving of Long Hot Pepper provides approximately 49 calories, 92 per cent water, 2.1g of protein, 11.8g of carbohydrates and negligible fat content of 0.2g.
It is also rich in dietary fibre, containing 2g per 100g serving.
In terms of vitamins and minerals, Long Hot Pepper is rich in vitamin C at 100mg per 100g serving, making it an excellent source of this essential vitamin.
Additionally, 100g of Long Hot Pepper provides 0.91mg of iron, 10mg of calcium, 20mg of magnesium, 175mg of potassium, and a negligible amount of sodium at 0mg 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 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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