Organic
Napa Cabbage
"Mild, versatile, and nutritious Asian green"
A type of Chinese cabbage with a dense, barrel-shaped head, crisp leaves and mild flavor.
Also known as
Chinese cabbage, Napa, Wong Bok
Botanical name
Brassica rapa
Product Details
PLU Code
94552
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Cabbage › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in China, commonly cultivated in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Napa Cabbage
It is a cool season crop which prefers cooler temperatures and well-drained soil.
Nutrition Information
Napa cabbage is low in calories and rich in nutrients. It's a good source of vitamins C and K, and it also contains some B vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Per 100 grams of Napa cabbage, it contains approximately 20 calories, 1 gram of protein, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fibre, and negligible amounts of fat.
It is also a good source of potassium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B6.
Here are the detailed nutrition facts for 100 grams of Napa cabbage:
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Energy: 20 kJ
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Carbohydrate: 5g
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Fibre: 2g
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Sugar: 2g
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Protein: 1g
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Fat: 0g
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Sodium: 20mg
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Potassium: 170mg
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Vitamin A: 20mcg
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Vitamin C: 45mcg
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Vitamin E: 0.1mg
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Vitamin K: 70mcg
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Folate: 49mcg
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Calcium: 57mg
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Iron: 0.8mg
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Magnesium: 6mg
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Manganese: 0.1mg
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Phosphorus: 11mg
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Zinc: 0.3mg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Chinese cabbage (napa/wong bok and michihli types; HB66 gives one set of conditions). 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%
Packaging
Ventilated containers or boxes, palletized, and wrapped
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Storage Notes: Hold as close to freezing as possible without freezing, use perforated plastic bags to cut water loss, and avoid ethylene; some cultivars develop brown midrib, a chilling disorder, during prolonged cold storage. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 289-293.
Applies to: Chinese cabbage (napa/wong bok and michihli types; HB66 gives one set of conditions).
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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