Hot peppers — Produce — Fresh Vegetables — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Hot peppers (1 source variant).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Produce — Fresh Vegetables. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
Hot peppers
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 1 weekFresh whole peppers will last longer if kept dry. |
| Freezer — general | 9 monthsPeppers lose their crispness when frozen and thawed. |
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