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Rhubarb
"Tartness in every bite"
A tart and often overlooked vegetable, Rhubarb is known for its vibrant red and green stalks, often used in sweet and savory dishes.
Also known as
Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb Stalks, Tart Stems
Botanical name
Rheum rhabarbarum
Product Details
PLU Code
94745
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Rhubarb › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Asia and Eastern Europe, now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Rhubarb
A perennial plant that is commonly mistaken as a fruit, Rhubarb is rich in nutrients and fiber. Only the stalks are edible as the leaves contain high levels of toxic compounds.
Nutrition Information
Rhubarb is a low-calorie vegetable that is rich in nutrients. The nutrition facts for 100 grams of rhubarb are approximately as follows
Energy 21 kilocalories
Protein 0.9 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Carbohydrates 4.3 grams
Fiber 1.8 grams
Sugar 1.1 grams
Water content 93.6 grams
Sodium 2 milligrams
Potassium 270 milligrams
Calcium 60 milligrams
Phosphorus 14 milligrams
Iron 0.3 milligrams
Magnesium 7 milligrams
Vitamin C 8 milligrams
Vitamin K 29 micrograms
Folate 7 micrograms
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh rhubarb petioles (field-grown and forced). 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, non-translucent bags or containers
Shelf Life
2-4 weeks
Storage Notes: Postharvest decay usually comes from poorly sanitized hydrocooling water, so clean cooling water plus cold storage is essential. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 533-534.
Applies to: fresh rhubarb petioles (field-grown and forced).
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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