Endive
"A delicate and versatile leafy green for fresh eating and gourmet dishes"
A crunchy and slightly bitter leafy vegetable, often used in salads, as a garnish, and as a crunchy snack on its own. Endive is a cool-season crop that comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.
Also known as
Witlof, Chicory, Radicchio
Botanical name
Cichorium intybus
Product Details
PLU Code
4543
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Belgian Endive (Witloof Chicory) › All Sizes
Origin
Europe and Western Asia
Temperature
0-2°C
Shelf Life
1-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Endive
Endive is a low-calorie, nutrient-rich vegetable that contains vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like potassium and manganese.
Nutrition Information
Endive is low in calories and rich in nutrients. It is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Here are the nutrition facts for endive per 100 grams of raw product.
Energy is approximately 17 kilocalories, carbohydrate content is 3.7 grams, and fiber is 2.3 grams. Fat content is 0.2 grams. Endive also contains a small amount of protein at approximately 1.3 grams.
As for vitamins, endive is rich in folate at approximately 62 micrograms, and vitamin K at approximately 31 micrograms. It contains smaller amounts of other vitamins, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin.
Mineral content of endive includes potassium at approximately 222 milligrams, manganese at approximately 0.28 milligrams, and iron at approximately 0.38 milligrams. Other minerals present are calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and selenium.
Storage & Handling
Keep cool and maintain high humidity to maintain freshness
Temperature
0-2°C
Humidity
80-90%
Packaging
Cooler containers or pallets wrapped in plastic film
Shelf Life
1-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Monitor temperature and humidity closely, avoid ethylene-producing fruit nearby
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce
5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)
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