Gai Lan

Synonymous with Chinese Broccoli

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Description

Gai Lan is a vegetable identified in the market as Chinese broccoli. It belongs to the species Brassica oleracea.

Botanical Name

Brassica oleracea

Origin

Atlantic coasts of Great Britain, France, Spain

Size

All Sizes

Storage Guidelines

Requires high humidity and moderate refrigeration to maintain leaf turgor and crispness

Temperature

32°F - 50°F (0°C - 10°C)

Humidity

80% - 90%

Shelf Life

5 - 7 days

Packaging

Vented bags or boxes to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation

Sensitivity to ethylene production; therefore, do not store with fruits that produce high ethylene like apples, pears, and bananas

Nutritional Information

Broccoli, chinese, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169404, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 26 kcal; Protein: 1.2 g; Fat: 0.76 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 4.67 g; Dietary fiber: 2.6 g; Vitamin C: 29.6 mg; Folate: 104 µg; Total sugars: 0.88 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

"Chinese Broccoli"