4655 Okahijiki/Okinawan Vegetable
Delicate Japanese green with a nutty flavor often used as a garnish or in stir-fries.
Also known as: Japanese Mustard Spinach, Land Seaweed
Botanical name: Abelmoschus esculentus
Quick Facts
PLU Code
4655 (4-digit conventional)
Category & Size
Vegetables › Okra › All Sizes
Origin
Japan, China, Korea
Storage Temperature
0-10°C (32-50°F)
Shelf Life
7-14 days
Status
Approved
About Okahijiki/Okinawan Vegetable
A Japanese vegetable harvested when young and tender. Rich in vitamins and minerals.
Nutrition Information
Name Okahijiki or Okinawan Vegetable is not linked to Abelmoschus esculentus but rather to a type of seaweed and sometimes a land grown okahijiki from the genus Glinus.
Nutrition facts of Okahijiki
Energy 180 kJ
Carbohydrates 29 g
Protein 26 g
Fat 0.4 g
Vitamin A - B 20 μg
Vitamin B1 - 0.06 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.1 mg
Folate - 0.1 mg
Minerals
Potassium 1040 mg
Sodium 30 mg
Zinc 4.9 mg
Iron 10 mg
Storage & Handling
Okahijiki/Okinawan Vegetable is a sensitive commodity, requiring cold temperatures and high humidity to maintain its freshness.
Optimal Storage Conditions:
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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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