Description
These bright green leaves have a strong, bitter flavor and should be used sparingly in salads or cooked. Overcooking will not change the flavor, but might do an injustice to the texture. Small, pale leaves go farther in salads.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (55g), Calories 25 |
Protein |
1g |
Sodium |
42mg |
Carbohydrate |
5g |
Vitamin A |
54% |
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
Vitamin C |
32% |
Fat |
0g |
Calcium |
10% |
Cholesterol |
0mg |
Iron |
9% |
|  Care and Handling
Ideal Temperature: 33 F. Ethylene sensitive. Cracked ice around and in packages may help extend shelf life. Keep at proper humidity levels (90-95%) to prevent wilting.
Ratto Bros. follows and recommends the guidelines set forth by the Federal Department of Agriculture (FDA) about commercial and home users washing all produce thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking. For more information, visit the FDA’s website Consumers > Raw Produce: Selecting and Serving it Safely.
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