Organic
Watercress
"Nature's peppery delight."
A peppery-tasting, nutrient-rich leafy green vegetable, watercress is a popular ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and soups.
Also known as
Nasturtium officinale, Nasurtium, Broad-leaved Cress
Botanical name
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
Product Details
PLU Code
94815
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Watercress › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, now widely cultivated in many countries.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Watercress
Watercress is part of the Brassicaceae family, rich in vitamins A, C and K, and is considered one of the healthiest leafy greens.
Nutrition Information
Watercress is low in calories, rich in water content, and a good source of vitamins and minerals. It is high in vitamins A, C, and K. Here are the approximate nutrition facts for 100 grams of watercress:
Energy: 16 kcal
Protein: 2.3 grams
Fat: 0.6 gram
Carbohydrates: 2.3 grams
Fiber: 1.8 grams
Water content: 95.3 grams
Sodium: 89 milligrams
Potassium: 382 milligrams
Vitamin A: 206 micrograms
Vitamin C: 50.4 milligrams
Vitamin K: 57 micrograms
Folate: 29 micrograms
Iron: 1.1 milligrams
Calcium: 60 milligrams
Phosphorus: 51 milligrams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh watercress bunches. 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%
Packaging
Ventilated or perforated packaging
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Watercress dehydrates and its leaves crush easily, and shelf-life drops sharply at low humidity, so keep RH high and cool it promptly to prevent slimy soft rot. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 597-598.
Applies to: fresh watercress bunches.
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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