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General Produce
Rhubarb
Common Packs:
5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-lb. packs.
Receiving Inspecting:
Rhubarb stalks should be straight, firm, and smooth. Avoid limp or discolored rhubarb.
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:
Rhubarb may become moldy if it is stored in a warm area with low air circulation.
If stored in an area with low humidity, rhubarb may become limp.
Water-soaked or soft spots indicate freeze damage.
Usage Ideas:
- Simmer rhubarb stalks with sugar, vinegar, green onions, and ginger until soft; serve chutney with country ham.
- Cook rhubarb, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, red wine, and duck stock until reduced to a glaze; drizzle over duck breasts.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup rhubarb (122g) grams
Calories 25
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 105mg8%
Iron 0.27mg2%
Potassium 350mg8%
*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.