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General Produce
Leeks
Common Packs:
3-, 6-, and 12-count packs.
Receiving Inspecting:
Good quality leeks should have clean, blemish-free white bases with fresh green tops. Avoid leeks with bruised, ragged, or dry-looking tops and bulbed bases.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:
Wilting may occur if stored in an area with low humidity. Store properly.
Storing leeks at high temperatures or exposing them to ethylene gas can cause yellowing and decay.
Bulbed ends and woody texture are indications of age. For best quality, choose smaller-size leeks with fairly straight white bases.
Usage Ideas:
- Sauté chopped leeks, mushrooms, diced onions, and garlic; add chopped potatoes, thyme, and vegetable stock; simmer until tender, purée and add touch of cream.
- Add chopped leeks and smoked salmon while scrambling eggs and cream; serve with snipped chives.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 89 grams
Calories 50
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 20g1%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g6%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 53mg4%
Iron 2mg10%
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.