Endive/Chicory
"A varied chicory group"
Endive/Chicory refers to cultivated forms of Cichorium intybus. This listing does not specify a particular market type.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Cichorium intybus
Product Details
PLU Code
4604
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Endive/Chicory › All Sizes
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Himalaya, Macaronesia, Northern Africa
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Endive/Chicory
Chicory includes distinct cultivated forms; radicchio, witloof and wild roadside chicory are not interchangeable products.
Nutrition Information
Chicory greens, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169992, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 23 kcal; Protein: 1.7 g; Fat: 0.3 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 4.7 g; Dietary fiber: 4 g; Vitamin C: 24 mg; Folate: 110 µg; Total sugars: 0.7 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 curly endive and escarole. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, such as mesh bags or ventilated containers
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Keep cold and very humid to prevent wilting, handle carefully to avoid mechanical damage and discoloration, and avoid ethylene, which yellows the leaves. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -0.1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 326-327.
Applies to: curly endive and escarole.
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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