Fiddlehead Ferns
"Young Ostrich Fern Fronds"
Fiddlehead Ferns are young fern fronds from the ostrich fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris.
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Botanical name
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Product Details
PLU Code
4606
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Fiddlehead Ferns › All Sizes
Origin
Temperate Eurasia
Temperature
32°F - 36°F (0°C - 2°C)
Shelf Life
7 - 10 days
Status
Approved
About Fiddlehead Ferns
A fiddlehead is a young fern frond. This commodity is identified as ostrich fern; the term should not be taken to mean that fiddleheads from all fern species are edible.
Nutrition Information
Fiddlehead ferns, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169405, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 34 kcal; Protein: 4.55 g; Fat: 0.4 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 5.54 g; Vitamin C: 26.6 mg. 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
Keep cool and humid, avoid ethylene-producing fruits to prevent yellowing.
Temperature
32°F - 36°F (0°C - 2°C)
Humidity
80% - 90%
Packaging
Bunched or topped, wrapped in polyethylene film
Shelf Life
7 - 10 days
Storage Notes: Handle gently to prevent bruising, mist regularly to maintain humidity.
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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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