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Negro Peppers (Capsicums)

Negro

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Description

Peppers in the Capsicum group, listed under the market type Negro. This designation does not specify a particular species or cultivar.

Botanical Name

Capsicum

Origin

Tropical Americas

Size

All Sizes

Commodity

Peppers (Capsicums)

Storage Guidelines

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%

Shelf Life

2-3 weeks

Packaging

Breathable bags or containers to maintain moisture level and prevent excessive condensation

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).

Nutritional Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

"Capsicum Market Type"