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Brussels Sprouts

Vegetable

Description
Small, compact and bright green, Brussels sprouts resemble tiny cabbages. Offering a unique taste all of their own, the smaller, the better the flavor. This little round vegetable offers a nutty sweet flavor.

Grow Region
California
Mexico

Storage Temperature
· Temperature: 32 F, 0 C
· Relative humidity: 95-100%
· Mist: yes
· Typical shelf life: 3 to 5 weeks
· Ethylene-sensitive. Do not store or transport with commodities that produce ethylene.
· Somewhat sensitive to freezing injury.

Availability

BRUSSELS SPROUT AVAILABILITY: Available most of the year.
Domestic: Light to moderate production from California begins in the mid-summer
lasting into January. Production will hit a high point in the November-December time
frame.
Imports: Light volume is available from Mexico beginning in the late fall with supplies
usually available into June.
Overview: Availability hits a high point during the late fall and early winter time frame
of November through January. Supplies will be at a low point during the mid summer
months of June and July as production transitions from Mexico to California. Supply
gaps are possible during this transition due to limited acreage, concentrated growing
regions and weather patterns.

Nutritional Facts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content
descriptors for brussels sprouts: low-fat, saturated fat-free, very low sodium, cholesterolfree,
low in calories, a good source of fiber, high in vitamin C and a good source of
folate.