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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Samphire |
| Scientific name | Salicornia europaea |
| Family / Genus | Amaranthaceae / — |
| Produce category | Other |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6745 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 2.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivated Samphire (Salicornia europaea) | 55% | Grown in controlled saline environments, offering more consistent stem size, tenderness, and a generally milder salinity compared to wild varieties. Provides a more reliable and extended supply throug |
| Wild Samphire (Salicornia europaea) | 45% | Harvested from natural coastal salt marshes. Known for a more intense, briny flavor and a slightly firmer texture. Availability is seasonal and can vary based on environmental conditions. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.56°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Samphire is a non-climacteric vegetable and does not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can accelerate senescence and yellowing.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, low ethylene producers
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, driven by culinary trends and chef demand for specialty ingredients
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 1.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Salicornia europaea | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 4 oz
- 8 oz
- 1 lb
- 5 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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