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General Produce
Escarole
Common Packs:
12- and 24-count cartons.
Receiving Inspecting:
Escarole should be fresh and crisp with well-colored leaves. Avoid wilted, flabby, dry, or yellow product, or bunches with dark butt ends or cracked ribs.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 28 days.
Troubleshooting:
Escarole may wilt if stored in an area with low humidity. Store properly.
Exposure to ethylene gas can cause yellow discoloration. Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Mix escarole with chopped Granny Smith apples and candied walnuts; dress with pomegranate vinaigrette.
- Stir escarole and chopped tomatoes into lentil-sausage soup; serve with crusty bread.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup escarole (50g) grams
Calories 10
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 10g0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Dietary Fiber 2g6%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 26mg2%
Iron 0.41mg2%
Potassium 160mg4%
*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.