Rutabagas (Swede)
"A classic root vegetable"
Rutabagas, also known as swedes, are a root vegetable in the Brassica napus species. This listing identifies the regular market type; no specific cultivar or shipment origin is specified.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Brassica napus
Product Details
PLU Code
4747
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Rutabagas (Swede) › All Sizes
Origin
Southern Europe
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
4-6 months
Status
Approved
About Rutabagas (Swede)
The supplied market type is Regular, and no additional alias is established for this listing.
Nutrition Information
Rutabagas, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 168454, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 37 kcal; Protein: 1.08 g; Fat: 0.16 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 8.62 g; Dietary fiber: 2.3 g; Vitamin C: 25 mg; Folate: 21 µg; Total sugars: 4.46 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 unwaxed rutabaga (swede) roots for long-term storage. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
98-100%
Packaging
Ventilated bags or containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss
Shelf Life
4-6 months
Storage Notes: Cool roots quickly and keep them cold and moist to limit storage burn, weight loss and decay, and do not store them with fruits or leafy vegetables because their strong odor transfers. Highest freezing point: -0.5°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 535-537.
Applies to: unwaxed rutabaga (swede) roots for long-term storage.
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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