4543 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

Quick Facts

PLU Code

4543 (4-digit conventional)

Category & Size

Vegetables › Belgian Endive (Witloof Chicory) › All Sizes

Origin

Europe and Western Asia

Storage 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

Optimal Storage Conditions:

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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Commodity Details

Commodity Key:

belgian-endive-witloof-chicory

Variety:

Created:

December 1999

Last Updated:

December 2023

PLU Code Reference

4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce

5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce

5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)

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