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PLU 3479


Chipilin Leaf

"A Central American leafy vegetable"

Leaves of chipilin, a leafy vegetable from a legume-family subshrub native to Mexico and Central America.

Also known as

Chepil

Botanical name

Crotalaria longirostrata

Chipilin Leaf illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

3479

4-digit conventional code

Category

Vegetables

Chipilin Leaf › All Sizes

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Temperature

32-50°F (0-10°C)

Shelf Life

3-7 days

Status

Approved

About Chipilin Leaf

Chipilin is the common name associated with Crotalaria longirostrata; it belongs to the legume family.

Nutrition Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

Storage & Handling

Cool, high humidity storage to maintain freshness

Temperature

32-50°F (0-10°C)

Humidity

80-90%

Packaging

Breathable containers or mesh bags

Shelf Life

3-7 days

Storage Notes: Sensitive to ethylene production, separate from fruit to prevent ripening

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3479Chipilin LeafCrotalaria longirostrataAll SizesVegetablesChipilin Leaf

Details

Commodity Keychipilin-leaf
Variety
CreatedMay 2016
Last UpdatedOctober 2026

PLU Reference

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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