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Artichoke
"Prickly outside, delicious within."
The artichoke is a delicious, nutritious, and versatile vegetable often used in a variety of culinary applications. It has tightly packed, fleshy leaves with a delicate flavor, often steamed, boiled or grilled and eaten with a variety of dips and sauces.
Also known as
Artichoke thistle, Garden artichoke, Globe artichoke
Botanical name
Cynara scolymus
Product Details
PLU Code
94516
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Artichokes › Small
Origin
Mediterranean region
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Artichoke
A good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, artichokes are grown in many parts of the world and are usually available year-round in most supermarkets.
Nutrition Information
Artichoke nutrition facts per 120 grams serving:
Energy 53 kilocalories,
carbohydrates 11 grams,
dietary fiber 7 grams,
sugar 1 gram,
protein 3 grams,
fat 0.5 grams.
Rich in vitamins and minerals like potassium 480 milligrams,
folate 107 micrograms,
vitamin C 7 milligrams,
vitamin K 10 micrograms,
magnesium 50 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for globe artichoke buds. 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%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, such as paper bags or mesh bags, to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Storage Notes: Artichokes must be handled carefully, because bruised or scratched bracts turn brown or black and let decay organisms in. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 202-204.
Applies to: globe artichoke buds.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
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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