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The
peppery leaves of the mustard plant are a rich dark green and have a pungent
mustard flavor. They belong to the same family of vegetables as collard
greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale and kohlrabi. A popular "soul
food" ingredient.
When selecting, look for crisp young leaves with a rich green color. Reject
those with yellow or pitted leaves or thick, fibrous stems.
Mustard Greens have good nutrition value, they are fat and cholesterol
free, low in sodium and calories and high in folate and vitamins A and
C.
North Carolina Mustard
Greens Growers/Shipper List
Cooling/Storage Requirements of North Carolina Mustard
Greens
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Suitable Cooling Method(s)
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Room Cooling, Forced Air Cooling, HydroCooling
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Optimum Temp ºF
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32-36ºF
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Freezing Temp ºF
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30.4ºF
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Optimum Humidity %
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90-98%
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Normal Storage Life
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10-14 days
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