Organic
Baby Broccoli
"Small in size, big in flavor and nutrition."
Delicate, tender shoots of broccoli harvested before reaching full maturity, Baby Broccoli offers a sweeter and milder flavor profile than its adult counterpart.
Also known as
Baby Crowns, Baby Trees
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Product Details
PLU Code
93277
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Broccoli › All Sizes
Origin
Europe, Asia, Americas
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Baby Broccoli
It is highly rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In order to maintain its taste and nutrient level, it must be stored in a cold and humid place.
Nutrition Information
Baby Broccoli is low in calories and rich in nutrients, it is an excellent source of vitamins C and K, folate, and fiber, with key nutrition facts per 100 grams serving being approximately 55 calories, 2.4 grams protein, 1.7 grams fat, 10.6 grams carbohydrates, and 2.6 grams fiber.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh broccoli heads and crowns. 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
Modified atmosphere packaging, polypropylene bags or breathable bags
Storage Notes: Keep broccoli as cold as possible without freezing at very high humidity and away from ethylene, which yellows the florets; wilting, bud yellowing, bud opening and decay end its storage life. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 248-251.
Applies to: fresh broccoli heads and crowns.
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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