Baby Leeks
"Baby leek type"
Baby Leeks are leeks identified by the baby market type.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Allium ampeloprasum
Product Details
PLU Code
4630
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Leeks › All Sizes
Origin
Macaronesia, Mediterranean region, Central Asia
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Baby Leeks
Allium ampeloprasum includes leek-related plants; this product is identified specifically as leeks.
Nutrition Information
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169246, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 61 kcal; Protein: 1.5 g; Fat: 0.3 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 14.15 g; Dietary fiber: 1.8 g; Vitamin C: 12 mg; Folate: 64 µg; Total sugars: 3.9 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 leeks. 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 bags, boxes or bins with minimal wrapping
Storage Notes: Leeks need very high humidity to prevent wilting and should be kept as cold as possible without freezing, away from ethylene-producing products. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 379-381.
Applies to: leeks.
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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