Purple Artichokes
"Purple artichoke market type"
A large purple market type of artichoke.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Cynara scolymus
Product Details
PLU Code
4518
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Artichokes › Large
Origin
Macaronesia, Mediterranean region
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Purple Artichokes
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
Artichokes, (globe or french), raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169205, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 47 kcal; Protein: 3.27 g; Fat: 0.15 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 10.51 g; Dietary fiber: 5.4 g; Vitamin C: 11.7 mg; Folate: 68 µg; Total sugars: 0.99 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 globe artichoke buds. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Crate or carton to prevent moisture
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Storage Notes: Artichokes must be handled carefully, because bruised or scratched bracts turn brown or black and let decay organisms in. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 202-204.
Applies to: globe artichoke buds.
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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