Gai Lan
"Chinese Broccoli"
Gai Lan is a vegetable identified in the market as Chinese broccoli. It belongs to the species Brassica oleracea.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Product Details
PLU Code
3160
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
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Origin
Atlantic coasts of Great Britain, France, Spain
Temperature
32°F - 50°F (0°C - 10°C)
Shelf Life
5 - 7 days
Status
Approved
About Gai Lan
The market-type designation for Gai Lan is synonymous with Chinese broccoli; no specific cultivar is identified.
Nutrition Information
Broccoli, chinese, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169404, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 26 kcal; Protein: 1.2 g; Fat: 0.76 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 4.67 g; Dietary fiber: 2.6 g; Vitamin C: 29.6 mg; Folate: 104 µg; Total sugars: 0.88 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
Requires high humidity and moderate refrigeration to maintain leaf turgor and crispness
Temperature
32°F - 50°F (0°C - 10°C)
Humidity
80% - 90%
Packaging
Vented bags or boxes to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
5 - 7 days
Storage Notes: Sensitivity to ethylene production; therefore, do not store with fruits that produce high ethylene like apples, pears, and bananas
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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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