New Zealand Spinach Spinach

New Zealand Spinach

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Description

A spinach market type listed as New Zealand Spinach.

Botanical Name

Tetragonia tetragonioides

Size

All Sizes

Commodity

Spinach

Storage Guidelines

New Zealand Spinach is a delicate green and requires cool, moist storage conditions to maintain its freshness and prevent spoilage.

Temperature

32°F - 36°F (0°C - 2°C)

Humidity

80% - 90%

Shelf Life

7-10 days

Packaging

Breathable packaging, such as mesh bags or crates, to maintain air circulation

Avoid direct sunlight, ethylene-producing fruits, and high-ethylene-production periods

Nutritional Information

New Zealand spinach, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 168440, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 14 kcal; Protein: 1.5 g; Fat: 0.2 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 2.5 g; Dietary fiber: 1.5 g; Vitamin C: 30 mg; Folate: 15 µg; Total sugars: 0.29 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.

"New Zealand Spinach"