- 9 pieces
- Cauliflower aka "Hua-Ye-Cai", "Hua-Cai", "Ye-Cai-Hua", "花椰菜", "花菜", "椰菜花"
- Like its cousin broccoli, the tightly bunched florets of cauliflower are connected by a thick stem, often with a few light green leaves surrounding it. Cauliflower has cream white color florets instead of green. The overall taste of cauliflower can be described as a little nutty and a little sweet with a crunchy texture. Some popular application of cauliflower includes roast and cauliflower rice. Cauliflower is available year-round.
Handling Tip
Selection
- Cauliflower with a head of florets that are tightly closed and consistent color of cream white.
- Both the head and the stem are firm to hand pressure.
- Check the bottom of the cauliflower stalk for a smooth cut, without any signs of hollow-core/hollow stem.
Storage
- Cauliflower should be stored at 32°F (0°C) with a relative humidity of ninety-five to ninety-eight percent with a light mist.
- The typical shelf life is two to three weeks. Higher temperature reduces shelf life, with seven to ten days of shelf life at 41°F (5°C), five days of shelf life at 50°F (10°C), and three days of shelf life at 59°F (15°C). High humidity is important to avoid wilting.
- Cauliflower is extremely sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Cauliflower should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid curd discoloration, leaf yellowing, and abscission. Cauliflower produces a very low level of ethylene.
- Cauliflower is not sensitive to chilling injury but is likely to be harmed by freezing injury, which appears as water-soaked areas, curd softening, and gray-brown discoloration if held below 30.6°F (0.8°C).
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size 1/6 medium head (99g)
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 25
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g ............................................................................................ 0%
Saturated Fat 0g .......................................................................... 0%
Trans Fat 0g .................................................................................. 0%
Cholesterol 0mg .................................................................................. 0%
Sodium 30mg ....................................................................................... 1%
Total Carbohydrate 5g ...................................................................... 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g .......................................................................... 8%
Sugar 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A ................................................................................................... 0%
Vitamin C .............................................................................................. 100%
Calcium ...................................................................................................... 2%
Iron ............................................................................................................. 2%
Potassium ................................................................................................. 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
*Based on information published by FDA
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