Organic
Endive Green
"A delicious and nutritious addition to salads and salads"
A delicate and crunchy leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter flavor, Green Endive is often used in salads and as a garnish for its unique flavor profile.
Also known as
Winter Chicory, French Endive
Botanical name
Cichorium endivia
Product Details
PLU Code
94605
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Escarole/Batavian Chicory › All Sizes
Origin
Belgium, France, United States
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Endive Green
Rich in vitamins A and K, Green Endive has a low calorie count and is a good source of dietary fiber.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Endive Green per 100 grams are
Energy 17 kcal
Protein 1.25 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Carbohydrates 3.35 grams
Water content 95.6 grams
Fiber 2.3 grams
Sugar 0.25 grams
Sodium 22 milligrams
Potassium 314 milligrams
Calcium 20 milligrams
Iron 0.83 milligrams
Vitamin A 230 micrograms
Vitamin C 12 milligrams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for curly endive and escarole. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
Breathable packaging or wrapped in plastic film
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Keep cold and very humid to prevent wilting, handle carefully to avoid mechanical damage and discoloration, and avoid ethylene, which yellows the leaves. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -0.1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 326-327.
Applies to: curly endive and escarole.
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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