Lotus Root
Specialty produce is subject to availability Lotus root is consumed mostly in Asian countries and is known as kamal kari in Hindi and thamarai kizhangu in Tamil. The air channels which form a lace-like pattern are the only attractive feature of the bulb. Its flavour is mildly sweet and its texture, crunchy. It remains by far the most widely-used part of the plant for culinary purposes.

Storage
» Store in the coldest area of the cooler, preferably in a dark area with good humidity.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Shelf life should range from 5 – 7 days
» Handle with care, do not drop product
» Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.

Preparation
» Prep fresh daily as needed. Try not to carry over prepped product from the previous day
» Full, clean and sanitize cutting utensils after prep.
» Store prepared product in the refridgerator.