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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Sprouts |
| Scientific name | Various sprouting species |
| Family / Genus | Various / Various |
| Produce category | Sprouted Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Edible Sprouts |
| FSMA 204 covered? | Yes |
| PLU — conventional | 4514 |
| PLU — organic | 94514 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_15889 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 13.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Sprouts | 40% | Fine white stems and green tips used in sandwiches and salad bars. |
| Mung Bean Sprouts | 28% | Thicker crisp sprouts widely used in stir-fries and Asian channels. |
| Broccoli Sprouts | 12% | Small peppery sprouts marketed heavily in wellness channels. |
| Clover and Radish Sprouts | 8% | Flavor-forward garnish sprouts for chefs and premium retail. |
| Organic Sprouts | 12% | Premium clamshell category with especially tight seed and sanitation control expectations. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 31.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Mixed-load compatibility
ultra_perishable_refrigerated
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Demand is steady in sandwich, salad, and wellness channels but capped by food-safety perceptions and short shelf life.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Alfalfa | 40% |
| Mung bean | 28% |
| Broccoli | 12% |
| Clover/Radish | 8% |
| Organic-focused lines | 12% |
Pack sizes
- 12 x 4 oz
- 12 x 5 oz
- 5 lb bulk
- 6 x 8 oz
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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