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Salsify
"Delicate and sweet, with an oyster-like twist"
Salsify is a lesser-known root vegetable, also referred to as the 'vegetable oyster' due to its oyster-like flavor when cooked.
Also known as
vegetable oyster, white salsify, white root, Tragopogon
Botanical name
Tragopogon porrifolius
Product Details
PLU Code
94898
5-digit code
Category
Herbs
Oyster Plant/Salsify › All Sizes
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Status
Approved
About Salsify
Salsify is high in vitamins and minerals, low in calories, and can be boiled, mashed, sautéed, or pickled. It's a cool-season crop and requires specific temperature conditions during storage and transportation.
Nutrition Information
Salsify is low in calories, rich in fiber and several essential vitamins and minerals. A 100-gram serving of cooked salsify contains approximately 82 kcal of energy, 0.2 grams of fat, 18 grams of carbohydrates, 3.3 grams of dietary fiber, 1.3 grams of protein, 400 milligrams of potassium, 200 milligrams of phosphorus, 20 milligrams of magnesium, 5 milligrams of vitamin C, and 1.2 milligrams of iron.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for salsify (oyster plant, vegetable oyster) roots, refrigerated storage. 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
Keep roots moist, store in breathable bags or containers
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Storage Notes: The delicate skin loses water easily, so keep roots in plastic-lined trays at high humidity and avoid freezing. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 541-542.
Applies to: salsify (oyster plant, vegetable oyster) roots, refrigerated storage.
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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