BABY ARUGULA (PREORDER)

8 X 5 oz clamshells Baby Arugula aka "Roquette", "Salad Rocket", "Zhi-Ma-Cai", "Huo-Jian-Sheng-Cai", "芝麻菜", "火箭生菜" Baby arugula is arugula harvested at a younger stage of development for its more petit, delicate leaves and flavor. Baby arugula has an oak-like shape. It is a nutty, peppery-tasting salad green. Common application includes salads and pizza toppings. Baby arugula is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Baby arugula is a uniform bright green color with no signs of yellowing, sliminess, or decay. No foul odor. Storage Baby arugula should be stored at 32°F - 36°F (0°C - 2°C) with a relative humidity of ninety-five to a hundred percent and with light mist for loose packaging. The typical shelf life is seven to ten days. High humidity is important to avoid wilting. High temperature promotes deterioration and leaf breakdown. Baby arugula is highly sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Baby arugula should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid russet spotting and leaf yellowing. Baby arugula produces a very low level of ethylene. Baby arugula is not sensitive to chilling injury but is susceptible to freezing injury. The freezing point for baby arugula is 31°F (-0.5°C) should be avoided. Freezing injury symptoms include yellowing, dried out, and translucent leaves.