Chayote/Choko Squash
"Chayote Squash"
Chayote, also known as choko, is a squash in the species Sechium edule. This market type is identified as Chayote/Choko.
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Botanical name
Sechium edule
Product Details
PLU Code
4761
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Mexico, Belize
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Chayote/Choko Squash
The supplied market-type listing does not specify a cultivar or individual shipment origin.
Nutrition Information
Chayote, fruit, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170402, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 19 kcal; Protein: 0.82 g; Fat: 0.13 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 4.51 g; Dietary fiber: 1.7 g; Vitamin C: 7.7 mg; Folate: 93 µg; Total sugars: 1.66 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 Chayote. These are mixed-load compatibility conditions for up to 7 days, not a long-term shelf-life estimate.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Humidity
85-95%
Packaging
Breathable or ventilated crates to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Storage Notes: Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 55-56.
Applies to: Chayote.
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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