Crowns Broccoli
"Broccoli in Crown Form"
Broccoli marketed as crowns, belonging to the Brassica oleracea group. The crowns designation identifies its market type, not a specific cultivar.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Product Details
PLU Code
3082
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Broccoli › All Sizes
Origin
Atlantic coasts of Great Britain, France, Spain
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Crowns Broccoli
Brassica oleracea includes several cultivated groups, including broccoli, cabbage, kale and cauliflower.
Nutrition Information
Broccoli, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170379, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 34 kcal; Protein: 2.82 g; Fat: 0.37 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 6.64 g; Dietary fiber: 2.6 g; Vitamin C: 89.2 mg; Folate: 63 µg; Total sugars: 1.7 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh broccoli heads and crowns. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
98-100%
Packaging
Breathable packaging such as cardboard cartons or mesh bags to maintain humidity
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Keep broccoli as cold as possible without freezing at very high humidity and away from ethylene, which yellows the florets; wilting, bud yellowing, bud opening and decay end its storage life. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 248-251.
Applies to: fresh broccoli heads and crowns.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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