{"id":2574,"date":"2020-12-06T09:54:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T09:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=2574"},"modified":"2023-03-27T04:37:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T04:37:24","slug":"how-to-store-bell-peppers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-to-store-bell-peppers\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Store Bell Peppers"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:150.09380863039%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>You&rsquo;re unpacking groceries, and bell peppers are next in line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to store bell peppers? Do you need to refrigerate them or not?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If those questions pop up in your head right now, you&rsquo;re in the right place. Read on to learn about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>how long sweet peppers can sit in storage<\/li><li>storage options for bell peppers<mark class=\"annotation-text annotation-text-yoast\" id=\"annotation-text-c31dc5b5-b39c-49fb-acd7-b4a557a75ca2\"><\/mark><\/li><li>how to tell if your old bell peppers are still okay to eat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whole-bell-peppers-green-yellow-orange-red.jpg\" alt=\"Whole bell peppers: green, yellow, orange, and red\" class=\"wp-image-2576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whole-bell-peppers-green-yellow-orange-red.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whole-bell-peppers-green-yellow-orange-red-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whole-bell-peppers-green-yellow-orange-red-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20533'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='533'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Whole bell peppers: green, yellow, orange, and red\" class=\"wp-image-2576 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whole-bell-peppers-green-yellow-orange-red.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whole-bell-peppers-green-yellow-orange-red.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whole-bell-peppers-green-yellow-orange-red.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whole-bell-peppers-green-yellow-orange-red-500x333.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whole-bell-peppers-green-yellow-orange-red-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Whole bell peppers: green, yellow, orange, and red<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-bell-peppers\">How To Store Bell Peppers<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>To get the longest storage time, keep bell peppers in the crisper drawer in the fridge in a resealable bag.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cut bell peppers should sit in an airtight container in the refrigerator, possibly lined with a paper towel to capture moisture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cooked bell peppers belong in an airtight container in the fridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bell peppers, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-do-radishes-last\/\">radishes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-carrots-go-bad\/\">carrots<\/a>, like cool and humid conditions (<a href=\"#refs\">[FSI]<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent them from losing moisture content too soon, we can do two things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>store bell peppers in the veggie drawer, where it&rsquo;s usually quite humid<\/li><li>put the veggies in a plastic bag, which slows down moisture loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">Bell peppers like humidity, but washing them before putting in the fridge isn&rsquo;t a good idea. Postpone that until you&rsquo;re ready to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow-pepper-stem.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow pepper's stem\" class=\"wp-image-2577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow-pepper-stem.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow-pepper-stem-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow-pepper-stem.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Yellow pepper's stem\" class=\"wp-image-2577 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow-pepper-stem.jpg.webp 533w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow-pepper-stem-333x500.jpg.webp 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow-pepper-stem.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Yellow pepper&rsquo;s stem<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-cut-bell-peppers\">How To Store Cut Bell Peppers?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>Once you cut open the veggie, it starts to lose water much faster.<\/strong>&nbsp;That water ends up on the bottom of the container, which speeds up the loss of quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To slow that down, consider putting a paper towel in the container. It will capture any water and prevent the peppers from getting slimy too soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">The paper towel trick only makes sense if you plan on storing bell peppers for more than 2 or 3 days. For shorter periods, it doesn&rsquo;t make much of a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cut-bell-pepper-in-storage-container.jpg\" alt=\"Cut bell pepper in a storage container\" class=\"wp-image-2578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cut-bell-pepper-in-storage-container.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cut-bell-pepper-in-storage-container-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cut-bell-pepper-in-storage-container-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cut-bell-pepper-in-storage-container.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cut bell pepper in a storage container\" class=\"wp-image-2578 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cut-bell-pepper-in-storage-container.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cut-bell-pepper-in-storage-container-500x333.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cut-bell-pepper-in-storage-container-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cut-bell-pepper-in-storage-container.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Cut bell pepper in a storage container<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-whole-bell-peppers-need-to-be-refrigerated\">Do Whole Bell Peppers Need To Be Refrigerated?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Technically, not really. I mean, they don&rsquo;t keep bell peppers in the refrigerated section in the supermarket, do they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on using fresh bell peppers the next day, you can leave them on the countertop. The quality will degrade a bit overnight, but that&rsquo;s about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless,&nbsp;<strong>cold storage is preferred and a must if you want to store bell peppers for more than a couple of days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-bell-peppers.jpg\" alt=\"Cutting bell peppers\" class=\"wp-image-2579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-bell-peppers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-bell-peppers-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-bell-peppers-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-bell-peppers.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cutting bell peppers\" class=\"wp-image-2579 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-bell-peppers.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-bell-peppers-500x333.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-bell-peppers-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-bell-peppers.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Cutting bell peppers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-do-bell-peppers-last\">How Long Do Bell Peppers Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Whole bell peppers last up to two weeks if stored properly, while cut ones about five days. Any cooked dish with bell peppers most likely won&rsquo;t keep for more than five days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter if you have red, yellow, green, or even orange bell peppers on hand, they all last about the same period. Depending on the source, that&rsquo;s between a week (<a href=\"#refs\">[UTIA]<\/a>) and two weeks (<a href=\"#refs\">[FSI]<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had bell peppers in storage for more than a week multiple times, so I&rsquo;d argue that two weeks is a more precise assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-red-bell-pepper-for-breakfast.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced red bell pepper for breakfast\" class=\"wp-image-2582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-red-bell-pepper-for-breakfast.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-red-bell-pepper-for-breakfast-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-red-bell-pepper-for-breakfast-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-red-bell-pepper-for-breakfast.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sliced red bell pepper for breakfast\" class=\"wp-image-2582 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-red-bell-pepper-for-breakfast.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-red-bell-pepper-for-breakfast-500x333.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-red-bell-pepper-for-breakfast-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-red-bell-pepper-for-breakfast.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Sliced red bell pepper for breakfast<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">Green peppers might store longer than others (<a href=\"#refs\">[UTIA]<\/a>), but only for a couple of days. That&rsquo;s because most often, green peppers are simply not fully matured peppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cut peppers lose moisture much faster<\/strong>; hence their storage time is limited to about five days. Remember to use the paper towel trick to get those full five or even six days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to cooked dishes, I pretty much always recommend finishing the leftovers in 3 to 4 days. If they sit in the fridge for more than five days, it&rsquo;s time for them to go.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-green-bell-pepper.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced green bell pepper\" class=\"wp-image-2581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-green-bell-pepper.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-green-bell-pepper-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-green-bell-pepper-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-green-bell-pepper.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sliced green bell pepper\" class=\"wp-image-2581 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-green-bell-pepper.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-green-bell-pepper-500x333.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-green-bell-pepper-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliced-green-bell-pepper.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Sliced green bell pepper<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-know-if-a-bell-pepper-is-bad\">How Do You Know If a Bell Pepper Is Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Your bell pepper is spoiled when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>It&rsquo;s rotten or moldy.<\/strong>&nbsp;As usual, you can cut off small areas, but if they&rsquo;re big enough, it&rsquo;s time to throw out the veggie.<\/li><li><strong>It&rsquo;s wrinkled, soft, slimy, or feels hollow.<\/strong>&nbsp;All of those are caused by loss of moisture. Again, small sunken spots are okay, but if the pepper is soft to the touch, it&rsquo;s gone.<\/li><li><strong>There&rsquo;s something wrong smell- or appearance-wise.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you don&rsquo;t feel like the veggie is perfectly okay for consumption, trust your gut, and discard it.<\/li><li><strong>It sits for too long in storage.<\/strong>&nbsp;That means more than three weeks for whole peppers and more than a week for cut or cooked ones. Technically they might not be bad, but it&rsquo;s better to err on the side of caution.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most other veggies, fresh good quality peppers are firm, feel heavy, and their skin is smooth (<a href=\"#refs\">[UTIA]<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sunken-spot-in-red-bell-pepper.jpg\" alt=\"Sunken spot in a red bell pepper\" class=\"wp-image-2575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sunken-spot-in-red-bell-pepper.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sunken-spot-in-red-bell-pepper-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sunken-spot-in-red-bell-pepper-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sunken-spot-in-red-bell-pepper.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sunken spot in a red bell pepper\" class=\"wp-image-2575 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sunken-spot-in-red-bell-pepper.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sunken-spot-in-red-bell-pepper-500x333.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sunken-spot-in-red-bell-pepper-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sunken-spot-in-red-bell-pepper.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Sunken spot in a red bell pepper<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After a couple of days in storage, the quality starts to degrade. Typical changes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>wrinkling<\/li><li>small soft spots<\/li><li>loss of weight or size<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Either of those is normal as long as the symptoms are mild.&nbsp;<strong>But when the quality drops below a certain threshold, it&rsquo;s time to let go of the peppers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, it&rsquo;s impossible to tell when that happens. In the end, it&rsquo;s up to you to decide if your bell peppers are still good enough to eat. When in doubt, throw them out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-bell-peppers.jpg\" alt=\"Line of bell peppers\" class=\"wp-image-2580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-bell-peppers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-bell-peppers-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-bell-peppers-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-bell-peppers.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Line of bell peppers\" class=\"wp-image-2580 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-bell-peppers.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-bell-peppers-500x333.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-bell-peppers-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-bell-peppers.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Line of bell peppers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-summary\">Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-list-summary\"><li>Store bell peppers in the veggie drawer in the fridge for best results. Room temperaturare is okay only for a day or two.<\/li><li>Bell peppers last up to two weeks. Green bell peppers often keep for a couple of days more.<\/li><li>Discard rotten, moldy, or soft bell peppers. If the damaged area is small, cut it out and use the rest.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"refs\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>FSI &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/fsi.colostate.edu\/bell-peppers\/\">Bell Peppers | Food Source Information<\/a><\/li><li>UTIA &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.tennessee.edu\/Bedford\/Pages\/Produce%20Pages\/Bell-Peppers.aspx\">Bell Peppers | Institute of Agriculture &ndash; The University of Tennessee<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&rsquo;re unpacking groceries, and bell peppers are next in line. How to store bell peppers? Do you need to refrigerate them or not? 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