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General Produce
Jerusalem Artichokes

  
        
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5- and 10-lb. packs.
  
        
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Jerusalem artichokes should be hard with fairly smooth skins and no soft spots. Avoid product that appears shriveled or with green-tinged skin.
  
        
      Storage Handling:    
    
  
  
     
  
  
  
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
 - 90-98% relative humidity
 
  
        
      Shelf-Life:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
7 to 10 days.
  
        
      Troubleshooting:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
Jerusalem artichokes may develop green-tinged skin if exposed to light. For best quality, store artichokes in a dark area.
Storing product in an area with low humidity may promote product decay and shriveling. Store properly.
  
        
      Usage Ideas:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
    
- Toss thinly sliced Jerusalem artichokes with baby spinach and blood oranges; serve with creamy Parmesan dressing.
 - Simmer Jerusalem artichokes and garlic in vegetable stock until tender; purée and garnish with fried sage.
 

