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Chipilin Leaf

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Description

Leaves of chipilin, a leafy vegetable from a legume-family subshrub native to Mexico and Central America.

Botanical Name

Crotalaria longirostrata

Also Known As

Chepil

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Size

All Sizes

Storage Guidelines

Cool, high humidity storage to maintain freshness

Temperature

32-50°F (0-10°C)

Humidity

80-90%

Shelf Life

3-7 days

Packaging

Breathable containers or mesh bags

Sensitive to ethylene production, separate from fruit to prevent ripening

Nutritional Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

"A Central American leafy vegetable"