New Mexico Peppers (Capsicums)

New Mexico

#94700

Organic

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Description

New Mexico is a listed market type of peppers (Capsicums). Capsicum includes both sweet and hot peppers; the market-type label alone does not establish a specific heat level, 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

Ventilated containers or polyethylene bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss

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.

"New Mexico Market Type"