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General Produce
Filberts

  
        
      Receiving Inspecting:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
Avoid nuts with moldy or rancid kernels. Nuts should be clean and free of severely damaged or cracked shells.
  
        
      Storage Handling:    
    
  
  
     
  
  
  
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
 - 90-98% relative humidity (if nuts are packaged in moisture-proof containers)
NOTE: Reduce relative humidity to 60-65% for bulk nuts.
 
  
        
      Shelf-Life:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
30 days.
  
        
      Troubleshooting:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
If stored in a warm area, nuts may exhibit loss of flavor/texture, shriveling, moisture loss, or mold.
High humidity can result in mold or rancid flavor; store properly.
  
        
      Usage Ideas:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
    
- Flavor couscous with chopped dates and toasted nuts.
 - Sauté green beans, chopped yellow bell peppers, and toasted nuts; deglaze with ginger-soy sauce.
 

