Organic
Mache
"Nature's own way to add crunch and freshness"
Mache, also known as corn salad or lamb's lettuce, is a delicate, crunchy and slightly bitter green leafy vegetable. It has a mild, buttery flavor and is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Also known as
Corn salad, Lamb's lettuce, Field salad
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
94639
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Europe, is commonly cultivated and consumed globally
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Mache
Mache grows in loose rosettes with a mix of leaves that are often described as having a slightly sweet, yet earthy flavor. The harvest period is typically fall to early spring.
Nutrition Information
Mache is a low-calorie vegetable rich in nutrients. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of mache. It contains approximately 18 calories, 1.5 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 3.5 grams of carbohydrates. The fiber content is about 1.8 grams, and it is a good source of vitamins A and K, with 102 micrograms and 60 micrograms per 100 grams, respectively. It is also a good source of minerals such as potassium at 140 milligrams, and calcium at 33 milligrams per 100 grams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for salad greens other than lettuce and rocket: corn salad / lamb's lettuce / mache, dandelion, French and garden sorrel, claytonia / miner's lettuce / winter purslane, mizuna, purslane. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
Breathable packaging with high moisture retention
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Storage Notes: Delicate leaves wilt and lose water quickly and are easily bruised, and ethylene exposure yellows them, so keep them cold, humid and 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. 538-540.
Applies to: salad greens other than lettuce and rocket: corn salad / lamb's lettuce / mache, dandelion, French and garden sorrel, claytonia / miner's lettuce / winter purslane, mizuna, purslane.
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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