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VEGETABLE SELECTION AND
STORAGE CHART
Artichokes Choose tight, compact heads that feel heavy for their size. Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
Avoid if wilted, moldy or woody. "Produce" setting.
Asparagus Choose firm, straight stalks with compact tips. Wrap stem ends in a wet paper towel.
Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
"Produce" setting.
Beets Choose small to medium-size beets with skin that is firm Remove tops for storing. Store in the
and smooth.Tops should be tender and fresh. OptiFresh TM drawer on the "Produce"
setting.
Bok Choy Look for clean,crisp stalks with fresh-looking leaves.Avoid Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
product that is wilted or yellowing. "Produce" setting.
Broccoli Buds should be a rich green, firm and be packed closely Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
together. Leavesshould be bright and unwilted. "Produce" setting.
Brussels Sprouts Choose smallround headswith dark green, compact leaves. Keep handling to a minimum and use as
Avoid those that are puffy,wilted or yellow, soon as possible.Store in the OptiFresh TM
drawer on the "Produce" setting.
Carrots Well shaped, smooth, firm carrots. Avoid if pliable or Trim tops closely.
shriveled. Store on the "Produce" setting.
Cauliflower Choose cauliflower that is creamy white with compact Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
florets.The jacket leaves should be bright green and firmly "Produce" setting.
attached.
Corn Look for bright green, moist husks that when pulled back Store in the husks in the OptiFresh TM
reveal well filled, even rows of plump kernels. When drawer on the "Produce" setting.
pricked, the kernels should give a squirt of juice. Use as soon as possible.
Fresh CutVegetables Vegetables should be brightly colored. Avoid product that Keep cold in the OptiFresh TM drawer on
and Salad Mixes is wilted or slimy.Avoid punctured containers. Follow "use the "Produce" setting.
by,""sell by" and expiration dates.
Leeks Choose smaller size leeks with fairly straight (not bulbed) Store away from foods that absorb odors.
bases. Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
"Produce" setting.
Lettuce: BostonlBibb, Avoid if leavesappear wilted, discolored, dried or translu- Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
Iceberg, Romaine cent. Avoid headswith dark butts (some minor browning "Produce" setting
is normal due to natural processes that occur after
harvest).
Mushrooms Mushrooms should be plump, firm and free of spots. Store in the original container, do not
store in a plastic bag. Store in the
OptiFresh TM drawer on the "Produce"
setting.
Radicchio Choose well-shaped,compact heads.Leavesshould be dark Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
maroon-red with white veins. "Produce" setting.
Radishes Look for bright color, with well-formed roots and crisp, Remove tops for storing. Store in the
white flesh.Tops should be green and fresh. OptiFresh TM drawer on the "Produce"
setting.
Spinach Look for deep green coloring. Avoid spinach that is Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
yellowing, wilted or has long stems. "Produce" setting.
Sprouts Good quality sprouts should be brightly colored with a Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
crisp texture. Avoid if slimy or discolored. "Produce" setting.
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