Green Cabbage
Green cabbage is similar in shape and size to red cabbage. It is identified by its light green leaves. Good cabbage should be firm and heavy for its size. Good quality product will be semi-solid, well-rounded and fairly heavy in relation to size. Even green coloring means good flavor and vitamin content. Fairly thick and pliable leaves will be more tender and juicy.

Storage
» Store immediately in the coldest part, of the walk-in cooler. Cabbage will wilt from heat exposure (above 40 degrees).
» Store in the original carton away from drafts from the cooler fan. Cabbage will suffer dehydration damage from direct exposure to the cooler fans.
» Store away from ethylene producing fruits. Ethylene can cause cabbage to brown and shorten the shelf life.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Do not soak. Excessive moisture will cause the cabbage to bleed into other products and not to be crisp
» Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination. .

Preparation
»Prepare as needed. Try not to use product from the previous day. Store product in the whole head form, pre-cut heads will brown pre-maturely.
» Store prepared product in refridgerator.