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General Produce
Endive, Belgian
Common Packs:
5- and 10-lb. packs
Receiving Inspecting:
Look for uniformly shaped, firm heads with compact leaves. Avoid Belgian endive with open or green leaves.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 28 days.
Troubleshooting:
If Belgian endive is exposed to sunlight, leaves may open or turn green. Always store in a dark area.
Storing product at high temperatures, or exposing it to ethylene gas can cause leaf browning. Store properly and keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Fill Belgian endives with lump crab salad; garnish with long chives.
- Bake quartered Belgian endives with creamy Roquefort sauce; top with chopped walnuts and Italian parsley.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup Belgian endive (90g) grams
Calories 15
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 3g10%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 0.22mg2%
Potassium 190mg4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
