Red Mustard
Specialty produce is subject to availability Red mustard is a colourful plant measuring eighteen inches in height. The most common varieties that can be found in North America have oval leaves with scalloped or frilled edges. The leaves of this lovely, emerald coloured green have shades of red and burgundy. While the plant itself is crinkly in texture and slightly fuzzy, its flavour is quite bold and thought to be the most robust of the bitter greens.

Storage
» Store in the coldest area of the walk-in cooler. Kitchen heat will cause mustard to yellow and wilt and lose its flavor.
» Store in the original container to protect. Do not stack heavy objects on top of cases to limit the potential of crushing.
» Keep away from drafts from the cooler fan. Exposed mustard is highly susceptible to dehydration.
» Mustard is moderately susceptible to ethylene damage. Store away from ethylene producing fruits where possible. Ethylene damage will appear as yellowing and accelerated decay.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Mustard has an expected optimum shelf life of 2-3 days. Plan to rotate frequently and purchase for needs.
» Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.
» Limit the time the product is out of refrigeration, do not allow unused product to reach room temperature.

Preparation
» Mustard is field packed and should receive a quick cold water rinse prior to prep.
» Store prepped product immediately into refrigeration (covered) upon completion of the prep.