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Pinole
"Adding flavor and nutrition since ancient times"
Pinole is a traditional Mesoamerican dried corn powder, however, also refers to dried and ground corn seeds mixed with other vegetables spices, seeds or dried chili peppers.
Also known as
Other names are Cakal, chili powder, Chile Seco
Botanical name
Capsicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94704
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Peppers (Capsicums) › All Sizes
Origin
Mesoamerica ( Present day Central America)
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Pinole
While type of products sold as Pinole can vary, most are classified as dried food products used as flavoring, spice, or as instant ingredients
Nutrition Information
Pinole is a type of dried and toasted corn flour or meal, but based on the provided category of vegetable and botanical name Capsicum spp, I assume the commodity in question is actually a type of pepper, possibly dried and toasted.
The given information indicates it's likely a sweet or bell pepper variety that has been processed into a meal or powder. Here are the nutrition facts per 100g of dried sweet pepper powder:
Energy 375 kcal
Carbohydrates 68g
Fiber 12g
Sugars 12g
Protein 10g
Fat 3g
Sodium 10mg
Potassium 1740mg
Calcium 20mg
Iron 2mg
Vitamin A 10000mcg
Vitamin C 155mg
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, containers, or boxes with adequate ventilation
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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