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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Chioggia Beet |
| Scientific name | Beta vulgaris |
| Family / Genus | Amaranthaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Beet |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4547 |
| PLU — organic | 94547 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_844 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 5.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chioggia | 70% | The classic Italian heirloom beet, known for its distinctive red and white concentric rings when sliced. Offers a sweet, mild flavor and tender texture. Excellent for fresh eating, roasting, and pickl |
| Candy Stripe | 15% | Often used interchangeably with ‘Chioggia’ or as a descriptive name for the striped beet type. Features vibrant red and white rings, sweet flavor, and tender flesh. Popular for its ornamental appeal i |
| Guardsmark | 10% | A refined selection of the Chioggia type, often noted for improved uniformity in size and striping, as well as enhanced vigor and bolt resistance. Maintains the characteristic sweet flavor and tender |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Non-climacteric, very low ethylene producer. Low sensitivity to ethylene, but prolonged exposure can induce sprouting or off-flavors.
Mixed-load compatibility
Low ethylene producers, low ethylene sensitive
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by culinary interest in specialty vegetables and health-conscious consumers.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.4 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Red Beets (e.g., Detroit Dark Red, Red Ace) | 70% |
| Golden Beets | 15% |
| Chioggia Beets | 5% |
| Other Specialty Beets (e.g., Cylindra, White) | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 12-count bunched cartons
- 25 lb sacks/cases (topped/loose)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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