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PLU 4070


Beet Bunch

"Bringing color and flavor to the table."

A colorful and nutritious root vegetable, often consumed pickled or in soups and salads.

Also known as

Beet Greens, Beets, Garden Beets, Red Beets

Botanical name

N/A

Beet Bunch illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

4070

4-digit conventional code

Category

Vegetables

CelerySmall

Origin

Europe, North America, and Asia are major producers of beet bunches.

Temperature

32-40°F (0-4°C)

Shelf Life

7-10 days

Status

Approved

About Beet Bunch

Beet Bunches typically consist of 3-4 beets with leafy greens attached, requiring refrigeration during storage and transportation.

Nutrition Information

The nutrition facts for beet bunch, also known as beets, per 100 grams serving are approximately as follows:

Energy 44 kcal

Carbohydrates 9.9 grams

Fiber 2.8 grams

Sugar 6.8 grams

Protein 1.7 grams

Fat 0.2 grams

Sodium 78 milligrams

Potassium 518 milligrams

Vitamin A 0.02 milligrams

Vitamin C 7 milligrams

Calcium 16 milligrams

Iron 0.8 milligrams

Beets are also rich in antioxidants, folate, manganese, and other essential micronutrients.

Storage & Handling

Cool and humid conditions, away from direct sunlight

Temperature

32-40°F (0-4°C)

Humidity

90-95%

Packaging

Bunched with tops, ventilated containers

Shelf Life

7-10 days

Storage Notes: Mainly refrigerated, maintain high humidity to prevent moisture loss.

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4070Beet BunchSmallVegetablesCelery

Details

Commodity Keycelery
VarietyBunch
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedDecember 2023

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce

5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)

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