Description

Arugula has a pungent, peppery and slightly smoky taste that complements such Mediterranean foods as olives, garlic, tomatoes, peppers and olive oil. Also known as rocket or roquette, this Mediterranean salad plant is a member of the mustard family and a relative of the radish. Arugula needs to be refrigerated or it will turn yellow.

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Care and Handling

Ideal Temperature: 38-42 F. Keep fresh herbs in their original plastic shipping bags in your cooler. The closed bag creates a stable environment for herbs.

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.