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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Chicory |
| Scientific name | Cichorium intybus |
| Family / Genus | Asteraceae / Cichorium |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Bitter Green |
| FSMA 204 covered? | Yes |
| PLU — conventional | 4604 |
| PLU — organic | 94604 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1615 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Belgian Endive (Witloof) | 32% | tight cream-colored torpedo head with pronounced bitterness and crunch |
| Catalogna / Puntarelle | 18% | long serrated leaves with prized central shoots for raw salads |
| Sugarloaf Chicory | 15% | elongated pale-green head with milder bitterness and stronger storage life |
| Leaf Chicory / Catalogna Green | 20% | open bunching green with strong bitter profile for cooking and sauté applications |
| Red chicory types | 15% | red-veined or red-leaf chicories sold into premium winter salad sets |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 31°F.
- Freezing point: 29.8°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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