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General Produce
Spinach, Flat Leaf
Receiving Inspecting:
Look for clean, fresh, fairly crisp leaves with good green coloring. Avoid wilted spinach or spinach with long stems.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 34-36° F/1-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
10 to 14 days.
Troubleshooting:
Spinach is very perishable and will quickly deteriorate if exposed to high temperatures.
Wilting may occur if product is stored in an area with low humidity. Store properly.
Exposure to ethylene gas can cause yellowing of leaves; keep spinach away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Toss spinach with chopped hard-boiled eggs, minced red bell peppers, and sunflower seeds; serve with warm bacon dressing.
- Layer lasagna noodles with black beans, sautéed spinach, roasted red bell peppers, and ricotta cheese.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup flat leaf spinach (30g) grams
Calories 5
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 25g1%
Total Carbohydrate 1g0%
Dietary Fiber 1g2%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 30mg2%
Iron 0.81mg4%
Potassium 170mg4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
