Description
Chard is a tall, leafy vegetable commonly referred to as Swiss chard but scientifically known as Beta vulgaris. Chard belongs to the same family as beets and spinach, sharing a similar taste profile with a flavor that is bitter, pungent, and slightly salty. Swiss chard is truly one of the vegetable valedictorians with its exceptionally impressive list of health-promoting nutrients and a great addition to any balanced diet.
How to Store
Storage
– Store in the coldest area of the walk-in cooler. Kitchen heat will cause yellowing and wilting and moisture release almost immediately.
– Store in the original container and in the original sealed plastic bag to protect.
– Do not stack heavy objects on top of cases or allow crushing.
– Keep exposed product away from drafts from the cooler fan. Swiss chard is highly susceptible to dehydration damage.
– Swiss chard is extremely susceptible to ethylene damage. Store unprotected product away from ethylene-producing fruits where possible. Ethylene damage will appear as yellowing.
Handling
– Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
– Swiss chard has an expected shelf life of 4-5 days.
– Do not place case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to prevent cross contamination.
– Limit the time the product is out of refrigeration, do not allow the unused product to reach room temperature.
Preparation
– Prepare as needed. Try not to use a product from the previous day.
– Rinse thoroughly before use.
– Store prepped product immediately into refrigeration (covered) upon completion of the prep
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