Organic
Broccoli
"A nutritional powerhouse in every floret"
A green, cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamins and cancer-fighting compounds, broccoli is a popular addition to many meals worldwide.
Also known as
Calabrese, Spray broccoli, Green broccoli, Purple broccoli
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Product Details
PLU Code
94060
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Broccoli › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in Italy, but now cultivated globally in temperate climates.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Broccoli
Broccoli is a cool-season crop, with peak season typically occurring from October to May in the Northern Hemisphere.
Nutrition Information
Broccoli, 100 grams, contains
91.4 grams of water
34.0 kilocalories of energy
2.8 grams of proteins
0.63 grams of fats
7.1 grams of carbohydrates
4.3 grams of sugars
and provides
1422 international units of Vitamin A
40.2 milligrams of Vitamin C
83.2 micrograms of folates
168.8 milligrams of potassium
and has 97 per cent of the 100g recommended daily intake of Vitamin K
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
Breathable packaging materials, such as net bags or mesh bags
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
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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