Organic
Baby Broccoli
"Young and delicate green florets perfect for sautéing and steaming."
Baby broccoli, also known as tenderstem broccoli, is a young and delicate version of traditional broccoli, harvested before the buds open into large, green flowers.
Also known as
Tenderstem broccoli, Broccolini
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Product Details
PLU Code
94573
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Cauliflower › All Sizes
Origin
Europe, North America, Asia
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Baby Broccoli
It is a cross between broccoli and gai lan, offering a sweeter and less bitter taste, with a more delicate texture than mature broccoli.
Nutrition Information
Baby broccoli is low in calories and rich in nutrients. It contains 55 kcal per 100g serving. The water content is about 89g per 100g serving.
Baby broccoli is a good source of vitamin C with 105 mg per 100g serving, vitamin K with 175 mcg per 100g serving, and folate with 63 mcg per 100g serving. It also contains fiber and antioxidants.
In terms of minerals, baby broccoli contains 91 mg of potassium, 1.0 mg of manganese, and 0.5 mg of iron per 100g serving. The fat content is very low at 0.6g per 100g serving and mostly consists of healthy unsaturated fats.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh cauliflower heads. 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
Breathable bags, micro-perforated boxes or mesh bags to maintain humidity and temperature
Storage Notes: Keep cauliflower cold and humid without letting free water collect on the curd, avoid ethylene (curd discoloration, leaf yellowing), and handle gently because bruises brown and decay quickly. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 271-274.
Applies to: fresh cauliflower heads.
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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