Organic
Baby Spinach
"Delicate flavor and packed with nutrients."
Tender and nutrient-rich, baby spinach is a type of leafy green harvested at a young age to capture its delicate flavor and extra-soft texture.
Also known as
Young spinach, Spinach oleracea
Botanical name
Spinacia oleracea
Product Details
PLU Code
93332
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Spinach › All Sizes
Origin
Native to central and southwestern Asia.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Baby Spinach
It is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, iron, and folate, and is often used in salads, smoothies, and as a nutritious addition to various cooked dishes.
Nutrition Information
Baby spinach is low in calories and rich in nutrients, here are the key nutrition facts per 100 grams of baby spinach:
it contains approximately 23 kcal of energy and 3.2 grams of protein.
It is low in fat with about 0.4 grams, and contains around 3.6 grams of carbohydrates and 2.2 grams of fibre.
Baby spinach is a good source of vitamins A and K, containing 469 micrograms of vitamin A and 444 micrograms of vitamin K.
It also contains a range of minerals, such as calcium 30 milligrams, iron 0.9 milligrams, magnesium 24 milligrams, and potassium 466 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for leafy greens eaten cooked: collards, kale, rape, spinach, mustard and turnip greens. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-98%
Packaging
Breatable containers, preferably breathable bags or clamshells
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Storage Notes: Greens wilt and decay quickly, so keep them as cold as possible without freezing, at high humidity, and away from ethylene, which speeds yellowing. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 353-355.
Applies to: leafy greens eaten cooked: collards, kale, rape, spinach, mustard and turnip greens.
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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