LOOK FOR > Spinach should have fresh, crisp, clean leaves with solid green coloring. Discard yellow, damaged and wilted leaves.

CARE & HANDLING > Ideal Storage Temperature: 34° -36°F. 90-95% relative humidity. Refrigerate spinach immediately after receiving. Store in area with good circulation and away from ethylene-producing fruits. Sprinkle lightly during storage to help maintain freshness. First in/first out rotation.

NUTRITIONAL INFO > Serving size 85 g (1 Calories 40, Protein 2 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Dietary Fiber 5 g, Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 160 mg



DO YOU KNOW...
• Spinach was the first frozen vegetable to be sold.

• Make washing spinach easy by adding a small amount of salt to cold water. Swish around, transfer to colander, rinse and drain immediately, pat dry.

• Spinach is thought to have originated in Persia, although our name for it comes from the French, which in turn came from the Arabic and Persian words.

• The spinach plant is related closely to beets and Swiss chard.

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