BROCCOLI CROWN

$26.00

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  • 20 lbs 
  • Sourced from California, Canada, and Mexico. During summertime, our broccoli crowns are mainly sourced from Canada. In the winter, the broccoli crowns are mainly sourced from Mexico and California.
  • Broccoli Crown aka "Broccoli Asian-Cut Crowns", "Brócoli", "Xi-Lan-Hua", "Lǜ-Hua-Cai", "Lǜ-Hua-Ye-Cai", "西兰花", "绿花菜", "绿花椰菜", "西蘭花", "綠花菜", "綠花椰菜"
  • A broccoli crown is an edible flower head that sprouts from the stalk with cut-off or shortened stems. The flower head is dark green with a lighter shade of green stem. A crown of broccoli is the head of the broccoli with the stalk cut to less than one inch in length. The flavor of the broccoli crown is earthy with just a hint of bitterness at the end. Broccoli is usually steamed, sautéed, or roasted. Broccoli crown is available year-round.
Handling Tip
Selection
  • Broccoli crown with a head of florets that are tightly closed and consistent color of either dark green or purplish-green buds depending on the variety.
  • Both the head and the stem are firm to hand pressure.
  • Our customers prefer shorter stems over longer stems.
  • Check the bottom of the broccoli stalk for a smooth white cut, without any signs of hollow-core/hollow stem.
Storage
  • The broccoli crown should be stored at 32ºF (0ºC) with a relative humidity of ninety-eight to a hundred percent with mist.
  • Package ice is required if you cannot maintain the recommended temperature or relative humidity.
  • The typical shelf life is two to three weeks. Coldwater can revive a slightly wilted broccoli crown. Long-term storage leads to discoloration, buds falling off, and softening. 
  • Broccoli crown is highly sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening, with a common symptom of florets yellowing. Broccoli crowns should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life. Broccoli crown produces very little ethylene.
  • The broccoli crown is not sensitive to chilling injury and should be stored as cold as possible without freezing.
Nutrition Fact

Serving Size 1 medium stalk (148g)

Amount Per Serving                                                % Daily Value*

Calories   45

Calories from Fat   0

Total Fat   0.5g   .........................................................................................   1%

Saturated Fat   0g   ..........................................................................   0%

Trans Fat   0g   ..................................................................................   0%

Cholesterol   0mg   ..................................................................................   0%

Sodium   80mg   .......................................................................................   3%

Total Carbohydrate   8g   ......................................................................   3%

Dietary Fiber   3g   .........................................................................   12%

Sugar   2g

Protein   4g

Vitamin A   ...................................................................................................   6%

Vitamin C   ...............................................................................................   220%

Calcium   ......................................................................................................   6%

Iron   .............................................................................................................   6%

Potassium   ...............................................................................................   13%

 

*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