Organic
Fennel
"Crunchy, sweet, and aromatic, a perfect addition to any salad."
Fennel is a crunchy and aromatic vegetable with a sweet, anise-like flavor. It is characterized by its bulbous base, feathery leaves, and stalks. Florence fennel, also known as sweet fennel, is commonly used in salads, slaws, and as a garnish.
Also known as
Sweet Fennel, Fennel Bulb, Finocchio, Carosella
Botanical name
Foeniculum vulgare
Product Details
PLU Code
94515
5-digit code
Category
Herbs
Fennel › All Sizes
Origin
Mediterranean region
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Fennel
Fennel is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. It is a cool-season crop, typically grown between spring and fall. The entire plant is edible, but the bulb is the most commonly consumed part.
Nutrition Information
Here are the nutrition facts for 100g of Fennel, Florence variety:
Energy 31 kcal
Protein 1.2g
Fat 0.2g
Carbohydrates 7.3g
Fiber 2.9g
Sugar 1.8g
Sodium 52mg
Potassium 484mg
Vitamin A 54mcg
Vitamin C 11.8mg
Vitamin E 0.15mg
Calcium 40mg
Iron 0.7mg
Magnesium 10mg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh bulb (edible) fennel. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
High humidity packaging, breathable or micro-perforated bags
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Storage Notes: Fennel is highly sensitive to physical injury, which causes rapid browning, so handle and pack it carefully, keep it refrigerated and mist it periodically. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 328-329.
Applies to: fresh bulb (edible) fennel.
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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