- 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
Recommended for the BROCCOLI CROWN
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