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| LOOK FOR > Good quality broccoli should have fresh-looking, light green stalks of consistent thickness. Bud clusters should be compact and dark green with some purple tinge. CARE & HANDLING > Ideal Storage Temperature: 34°-36° F. 85-90% relative humidity. Broccoli should be refrigerated, topped with ice, and stored in an area with good air circulation. Allow adequate spacing between boxes and handle with care to avoid discoloration, or deterioration. NUTRITIONAL INFO > Serving size 148 g (one med. stalk), Calories 45, Protein 5 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Dietary Fiber 5 g, Fat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 55 mg DO YOU KNOW... • Broccoli comes from the Italian word brocco meaning Branch - but really we think it tastes much better than bark. • Don't make the mistake of discarding the broccoli stalk. Even the thickest stalk can be used and is quites delicious. Simply peel the outside skin from the stalk and cook as you would the rest of the broccoli. Cutting the stalks into thin slices and adding to stir-fry makes a great star-shaped addition to the appearance and texture of your meal. • Broccoli, a member of the Mustard Family, was known to early colonists, who brought it from Europe where it originated in its wild form around the mediterranean. • Drusus, the oldest son of Emperor Tiberius, was said to be so fond of broccoli that he ate nothing else for a month. His father demanded that he stop his indulgence in broccoli when his urine turned bright green. |
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