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General Produce
Bell Peppers, Purple
Sizing
- Jumbo
- Extra large
- Large
Common Packs:
11-lb. packs.
Receiving Inspecting:
Good quality sweet peppers should be firm, fresh-looking, and brightly colored. Avoid peppers that appear shriveled, dull-looking, or pitted.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 45-50° F/7-10° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
8 to 10 days.
Troubleshooting:
Sweet peppers are sensitive to ethylene gas; exposure to the gas will cause a color change in the peppers. Store away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Pitting and accelerated decay are indications of chill injury.
Shriveling can occur if peppers are exposed to strong drafts. For best quality, store away from areas with drafts or high air circulation.
Usage Ideas:
- Fill roasted purple bell peppers with basil-flavored quinoa salad.
- Sauté yellow, red, and purple bell peppers with onion strips and oregano; serve in hoagie buns with sausages, chopped steak, or hot dogs.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup purple bell pepper (149g) grams
Calories 30
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 3g9%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 0.51mg2%
Potassium 260mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
