Fiddlehead Ferns

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Description

Fiddlehead Ferns are young fern fronds from the ostrich fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris.

Botanical Name

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Origin

Temperate Eurasia

Size

All Sizes

Storage Guidelines

Keep cool and humid, avoid ethylene-producing fruits to prevent yellowing.

Temperature

32°F - 36°F (0°C - 2°C)

Humidity

80% - 90%

Shelf Life

7 - 10 days

Packaging

Bunched or topped, wrapped in polyethylene film

Handle gently to prevent bruising, mist regularly to maintain humidity.

Nutritional Information

Fiddlehead ferns, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169405, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 34 kcal; Protein: 4.55 g; Fat: 0.4 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 5.54 g; Vitamin C: 26.6 mg. 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.

"Young Ostrich Fern Fronds"