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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Alfalfa Sprout |
| Scientific name | Medicago sativa |
| Family / Genus | Fabaceae / — |
| Produce category | Sprout / Microgreen |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4509 |
| PLU — organic | 94509 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_200 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Sprouts (Generic) | 100% | Mild, slightly nutty flavor; crisp, delicate texture; high in vitamins K and C. Typically sold as young, germinated seeds with small green leaves. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.2°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | ? uL/kg/h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high respiration, high humidity requirement. Avoid strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable with slight growth due to health consciousness
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Alfalfa | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 3 oz
- 4 oz
- 5 oz
- 6 oz
- 1 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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