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Kangkong
"Nutritious Aquatic Superfood"
Kangkong, also known as Water Spinach or Synonymous with Water Spinach, is a green leafy aquatic vegetable originating from Asia, rich in vitamins and minerals with a sweet, slightly nutty flavor.
Also known as
Water Spinach, Ipomoea aquatica, Swamp Cabbage
Botanical name
Ipomoea aquatica
Product Details
PLU Code
93162
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Ong Choy › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia & tropical Asia
Temperature
12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F)
Shelf Life
10-12 days
Status
Approved
About Kangkong
Kangkong is often used in traditional Asian stir-fries and soups, pairs well with garlic, ginger, and chili peppers, and can be easily grown in tropical climates.
Nutrition Information
Kangkong, also known as water spinach, is low in calories and rich in nutrients. Per 100 grams of raw kangkong, the nutrition facts are approximately as follows: calories 19, protein 2.1 grams, fat 0.2 grams, carbohydrates 3.3 grams, fiber 2.5 grams, vitamin A 200 mcg, vitamin C 55 mg, calcium 13 mg, iron 0.4 mg, magnesium 7 mg, potassium 359 mg, zinc 0.7 mg.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for water convolvulus (water spinach, kang kong, ung choi; Ipomoea aquatica). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable, perforated bags
Shelf Life
10-12 days
Storage Notes: Chilling injury (darkened, wilted leaves and stems and more bacterial rot) is the main disorder, so display it cool with misting and never on or under ice. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 595-596.
Applies to: water convolvulus (water spinach, kang kong, ung choi; Ipomoea aquatica).
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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