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Collard
"A superfood green for a healthier you"
A cool-season crop, Collard greens are a nutrient-rich, leafy vegetable that belong to the Brassica family, prized for its earthy flavor and chewy texture.
Also known as
Collard greens, Colewort, Cabbage greens
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Product Details
PLU Code
94614
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Greens › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in the Mediterranean region of Europe, now cultivated in many parts of the world, particularly in the US, the UK, and Brazil.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Collard
Collard greens are high in vitamins A, C, and K, and are a rich source of minerals like calcium and iron. They are often cooked like kale and can be used in a variety of dishes, including stews, soups, and sautés.
Nutrition Information
Collard is a nutrient-rich leafy green vegetable. Here are its nutrition facts per 100g serving: it contains 33 calories, 1.8g protein, 0.2g fat, 5.7g carbohydrates, and 4.5g fiber. It is also rich in vitamins A, C, E, K and B vitamins like folate and vitamin B6, and essential minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and copper.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for leafy greens eaten cooked: collards, kale, rape, spinach, mustard and turnip greens. 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 packaging, wrapped in plastic or mesh bags
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Storage Notes: Greens wilt and decay quickly, so keep them as cold as possible without freezing, at high humidity, and away from ethylene, which speeds yellowing. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 353-355.
Applies to: leafy greens eaten cooked: collards, kale, rape, spinach, mustard and turnip greens.
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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