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General Produce
Tarragon
Receiving Inspecting:
Good quality fresh herbs should exhibit color consistent with variety, hearty aroma, high leaf-to-stem ratio, and leaves that are firmly attached to stems.
Avoid herbs with brown, black, or bruised leaves, and herbs with limp leaves (except sage) or that are flowering.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 34-36° F/1-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
7 to 10 days.
Troubleshooting:
Fresh herb leaves may bruise; handle with care.
Keep fresh herbs away from ethylene-producing items and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Mayonnaise-based salads (egg, chicken, lobster, potato) love tarragon; snip leaves into mixture and serve on bread, in lettuce wraps, or with water crackers.
- Accent puréed carrot soup with tarragon and orange juice.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 2 grams
Calories 5
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1mg4%
Potassium 55mg2%
*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.
