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PLU 94699

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Negro Capsicum

"A sweet and crunchy sweet contribution to a colorful meal"

Negro Capsicum is a variety of bell pepper known for its dark, glossy exterior and sweet, slightly smoky flavor.

Also known as

Purple Pepper, Black Pepper, Negro Pepper

Botanical name

Capsicum

Negro Capsicum illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

94699

5-digit code

Category

Vegetables

Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes

Origin

Americas, cultivated widely around the world

Temperature

7°C (45°F)

Shelf Life

2-3 weeks

Status

Approved

About Negro Capsicum

This variety of Capsicum is characterized by a higher anthocyanin content, giving it the distinctive dark color. It is often used as a garnish or for its crunchy sweetness in salads and other dishes.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition facts for Negro Capsicum per 100 grams

Energy 49 kcal

Moisture 92 percent

Protein 1 gram

Fat 0.2 grams

Carbohydrates 7 grams

Fiber 1.8 grams

Sugar 4.2 grams

Sodium 0.3 milligrams

Potassium 102 milligrams

Vitamin A 1220 micrograms

Vitamin C 125 milligrams

Vitamin E 1.1 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 moisture level and prevent excessive condensation

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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4699Negro CapsicumCapsicumAll SizesVegetablesPeppers (Capsicums)

Details

Commodity Keypeppers-capsicums
VarietyNegro
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedOctober 2026

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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