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Broccoli, Baby Sweet, MFC

Markon First Crop Sweet Baby Broccoli
Markon First Crop (MFC) Ice-Free Sweet Baby Broccoli is high in vitamin C, and contains both vitamin A and fiber.

Product Details

Shelf Life:
Julian pack date.
Storage Temperature:
34°-36°F (1°-2°C)
Ethylene Producing:
No
Ethylene Sensitive:
Yes
Kosher:
No

Available Offerings from Markon for Broccoli, Baby Sweet, MFC

Description Net Weight Pack GTIN UPC
Broccoli, Baby Sweet pounds or kilograms 18 COUNT 2 06 11628 91615 0 6 11628 91615 6

Storage Tips:

Refrigerate immediately--never break the cold chain; rotate on the FIFO basis.

Handling Tips:

Rough handling can result in bruising. Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.

General Usage Ideas

  • Use raw and cooked, as a stand-alone side dish and an ingredient in any number of recipes including salads, soups, pizza, pasta, and stir-fries.
  • Perfect as an ingredient in almost any dish or serve blanched as a unique crudité.
  • Brush with olive oil and salt/pepper before cooking to add flavor to any side dish or roasted vegetable medley.

Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:

  • Top crunchy crostini with heirloom tomatoes, zesty garlic, chopped garlic, and MFC Sweet Baby Broccoli; drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Lend toothsome texture to chicken breasts simmered in a creamy mustard sauce with sauteed MFC Sweet Baby Broccoli.
  • Layer steamed MFC Sweet Baby Broccoli and grilled Portabella mushrooms, then top with creamy Bechamel sauce and Parmesan cheese; bake until browned.

Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:

  • Offer a veg-centric appetizer of raw jicama sticks, sliced mango, and steamed MFC Sweet Baby Broccoli tossed in spicy Thai peanut sauce.
  • Char stalks of MFC Sweet Baby Broccoli on the grill; chop and mix into mayonnaise-based salads like macaroni, lobster, and turkey.
  • Toss grilled MFC Sweet Baby Broccoli with xo sauce; top with bonito flakes.

Available Varieties From Markon

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Flavor Profile

Pungent grassy flavor with bitter aftertaste

Texture Profile

The stalks are hearty and crunchy; the flowery branch-like tops are soft and grainy

Pairings:

Beef, eggs, pine nuts, raisins, and red bell peppers

Substitution Suggestions

Broccoli raab, Gai lan (Chinese broccoli)

Yield:

100% usable product

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 91 grams
Calories 30
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 30g1%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 1mg4%
Potassium 290mg6%

*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.

Ingredients:
This product contains broccoli.
Allergen Information:
No known allergens in this product.

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