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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Sea Bean |
| Scientific name | Salicornia bigelovii |
| Family / Genus | Amaranthaceae / — |
| Produce category | Other |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6798 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 2.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Salicornia bigelovii | 55% | Harvested from natural saline environments, primarily coastal marshes. Known for its intense briny, slightly peppery flavor and crisp, succulent texture. Typically more slender and irregular in shape |
| Cultivated Salicornia bigelovii | 45% | Farm-grown in controlled saline conditions, often in aquaculture or hydroponic systems. Tends to be more uniform in size, color, and texture. Flavor is generally milder in salinity compared to wild-ha |
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: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Sea beans are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene. They are also not highly sensitive to external ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
ethylene_sensitive_low_odor_producer
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Upward, driven by culinary trends and health consciousness in specialty markets
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 1.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Salicornia bigelovii | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 1 lb case
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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