~20 lbs Mixed Color Pepper aka "Mix Color Bell Pepper", "Mix Color Sweet Pepper", "Qing-Hong-Jiao", "青红椒", "青紅椒" Mixed color pepper usually consists of a mix of green and red pepper. The peppers are plump, bell-shaped with a white pith and a cluster of small white seeds inside. The seeds are edible but are generally discarded. The green pepper tastes mild and the red pepper tastes sweet. Mixed color pepper will be a colorful addition to your dishes and is often stuffed and stir-fried. Mixed color pepper is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Mixed color pepper is firm, plump, and bright orange. Mixed color pepper shows no signs of crack, decay, or shriveled skin. Storage Mixed color pepper should be stored at 45°F - 55°F (7°C - 13°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is two to three weeks. Shelf life can be extended by another week by packaging in moisture-retentive films under optimal storage temperature. Storage temperature above 55°F (13°C) will accelerate ripening and bacterial soft rot. Mixed color pepper is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Mixed color pepper should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid softening. Mixed color pepper produces a very low level of ethylene. Mixed color pepper is sensitive to chilling injury at storage below 45°F (7°c). Symptoms include surface pitting, water-soaked areas, decay, and discoloration of the seed cavity. Red pepper is less sensitive to chilling injury than green pepper. Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1 medium pepper (148g) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Calories 25 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g ........................................................................................... 0% Saturated Fat 0g .......................................................................... 0% Trans Fat 0g .................................................................................. 0% Cholesterol 0mg .................................................................................. 0% Sodium 40mg ....................................................................................... 2% Total Carbohydrate 6g ...................................................................... 2% Dietary Fiber 2g ........................................................................... 8% Sugar 4g Protein 1g Vitamin A ................................................................................................... 4% Vitamin C ............................................................................................... 190% Calcium ...................................................................................................... 2% Iron ............................................................................................................. 4% Potassium ................................................................................................. 6% *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. *Based on information published by FDA
