Beet Greens
"Leafy Beet Vegetable"
The leafy greens of the beet plant (Beta vulgaris), sold as a vegetable.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Beta vulgaris
Product Details
PLU Code
4542
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Beet Greens › All Sizes
Origin
Azores, Western Europe, Mediterranean region, India
Temperature
32-40°F (0-4°C)
Shelf Life
Up to 6 months
Status
Approved
About Beet Greens
The listed market type does not specify a particular cultivar.
Nutrition Information
Beet greens, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170375, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 22 kcal; Protein: 2.2 g; Fat: 0.13 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 4.33 g; Dietary fiber: 3.7 g; Vitamin C: 30 mg; Folate: 15 µg; Total sugars: 0.5 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
Beets require cool temperatures and high humidity to maintain freshness over an extended shelf life. Slight frost is tolerable for short periods.
Temperature
32-40°F (0-4°C)
Humidity
80-90%
Packaging
Maintain high humidity, ventilated bags or containers
Shelf Life
Up to 6 months
Storage Notes: Monitor roots for signs of decay or sprouting.
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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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