Italian Red Radish
"Italian Red Market Type"
Italian Red is the listed market type for this radish. Radish cultivars can vary in root shape and color.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Raphanus sativus
Product Details
PLU Code
4741
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Radish › All Sizes
Origin
Mediterranean region
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Italian Red Radish
The botanical identity is Raphanus sativus. No specific cultivar history or growing location is established.
Nutrition Information
Radishes, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169276, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 16 kcal; Protein: 0.68 g; Fat: 0.1 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 3.4 g; Dietary fiber: 1.6 g; Vitamin C: 14.8 mg; Folate: 25 µg; Total sugars: 1.86 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 topped radishes. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable bags, crates or boxes, keep away from direct sunlight
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Storage Notes: Store radishes as cold as possible without freezing; freezing injury softens and shrivels roots and makes red radishes leak pigment. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 524-526.
Applies to: topped radishes.
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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