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Endive
"A crunchy addition to any salad"
Endive is a crunchy and slightly bitter leafy green vegetable with a delicate flavor, often used in salads and as a garnish
Also known as
chicory, escarole, witloof
Botanical name
Cichorium endivia
Product Details
PLU Code
93167
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Frisee › All Sizes
Origin
Mediterranean region
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Endive
Endive is a cool-season crop that belongs to the dandelion family and is typically grown for its leaves
Nutrition Information
Endive is low in calories and rich in nutrients. One 100-gram serving of endive contains 20 calories, 1.25 grams of protein, and 0.2 grams of fat. It is also a good source of dietary fiber with 2.2 grams per 100 grams.
Endive is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate. It also contains other essential vitamins and minerals like potassium, manganese, and iron.
Here is a breakdown of the nutritional facts for a 100-gram serving of endive:
Calories 20
Protein 1.25 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Carbohydrates 4.65 grams
Fiber 2.2 grams
Sugar 0.65 grams
Sodium 16 milligrams
Potassium 305 milligrams
Vitamin A 265 micrograms
Vitamin K 255 micrograms
Folate 142 micrograms
Vitamin C 6.2 milligrams
Manganese 0.42 milligrams
Iron 0.83 milligrams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for curly endive and escarole. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
Ventilated containers or breathable bags
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Keep cold and very humid to prevent wilting, handle carefully to avoid mechanical damage and discoloration, and avoid ethylene, which yellows the leaves. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -0.1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 326-327.
Applies to: curly endive and escarole.
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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