Temperature & Compatibility

• Optimal temperature - 32° F

• Humidity – 98 to 100%

• Storage – 10 to 14 days (bunched);

3 to 4 weeks (fresh-cut)

• Sensitive to ethylene

• May use top ice

 

 

Sources: The Produce Blue Book, AMS

Condition Defects

• Softness, wilting

• Discoloration, decay

• Freezing

• Bitterness

• Cracks, breaks

• Sprouting

 

U.S. Grades & Tolerances:

Bunched

U.S. No. 1: 10 – 5 – 1

U.S. Commercial:  20 – 10 – 1

Topped:

U.S. Extra No. 1: 10 – 5 – 1

U.S. No. 1: 10 – 5 – 2

U.S. No. 1 Jumbo: 10 – 5 – 2

U.S. No. 2: 10 – 2

 

 

Sources: The Produce Blue Book, AMS, USDA

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 medium

 

Amount Per Serving

Calories from Fat 0Calories 4

 

% Daily Values*

Total Fat 0.01g  0%

   Saturated Fat 0.002g 0%

   Polyunsaturated Fat 0.006g

   Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 8mg 0%

Potassium 24mg

Total Carbohydrate 0.82g 0%

   Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%

   Sugars 0.48g

Protein 0.06g

 

Vitamin A 28%  Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 0%  Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

 

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18