Organic
Gherkin
"Pickled to perfection"
Gherkin is a small, immature cucumber with a sweet, crunchy flesh and a firm, glossy exterior, often used in pickling
Also known as
Cornichon, Pickling Cucumber, Kirby Cucumber
Botanical name
Cucumis sativus
Product Details
PLU Code
94596
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Cucumber › All Sizes
Origin
Originating in the Indian sub-continent region, cultivated and selectively bred in Europe since the Roman era
Temperature
10 to 12.5°C (50 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Status
Approved
About Gherkin
Early harvesting and pickling allow the skin to retain its crispiness, creating a delicately flavored and textured condiment often used in various cuisines
Nutrition Information
Gherkins are low in calories, rich in water content, and have a good amount of vitamins and minerals. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of gherkins:
Energy: 16 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.63 grams
Fiber: 0.5 grams
Protein: 0.65 grams
Fat: 0.16 grams
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Vitamin C: 10 mg
Vitamin K: 16.4 mcg
Folate: 7 mcg
Potassium: 147 mg
Manganese: 0.26 mg
Phosphorus: 19 mg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh cucumbers (slicing; HB66 says the same conditions generally apply to pickling cucumbers). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 12.5°C (50 to 54°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Breathable containers, e.g., ventilated crates or bags
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Storage Notes: Cucumbers must be kept in a narrow temperature band: colder storage causes chilling injury (pitting, water-soaking, decay) within days and warmer storage causes rapid yellowing, and they should be kept away from ethylene. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 302-305.
Applies to: fresh cucumbers (slicing; HB66 says the same conditions generally apply to pickling cucumbers).
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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