Good quality celery should have straight stalks with rigid ribs. Ribs should snap crisply when bent. Inside surface of ribs should be clean and smooth. Leaves should be fresh, well colored, and show no signs of wilting.
Storing and Handling
Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C
90-98% relative humidity
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Handling Tips
If discolored or damaged, ribs must be removed from stalk; do not pull rib out of bunch. Trace damaged rib down to the butt end and trim out with the point of a knife.
Troubleshooting
Wilting:
Celery is susceptible to rapid wilting if exposed to high temperatures and low humidity. To maintain fresh product, store at 32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C with a humidity level of 90-98%. Adequate air circulation is also necessary to maintain good quality celery.
Yellowing:
Celery is sensitive to ethylene; exposure to the gas may cause yellowing. To prevent yellowing, keep celery away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Common Packaging
50- to 60-lb. cartons or crates
Grades
U.S. Extra No. 1
U.S. No. 1
U.S. No. 2
NOTE: Not all celery is graded. Ungraded celery is called “unclassified.” Differences between grades are based primarily on external appearance.
Storing Tips
Keep celery away from ethylene producing fruits and ripening rooms. Celery absorbs odors from other
commodities such as apples and onions and should not be stored near them.
Sizes
18-, 24-, 30-, 36-, and 48-count
Shippers
DUDA FARM FRESH FOODS
P.O. Box 2345, McAllen, TX 78504
205 Trophy Dr., McAllen, TX 78504
PHONE # - 956-631-3311
FAX # - 956-631-0918
CONTACT - Darrell Duda, Vice President & Gen. Mgr.
WEB SITE - www.duda.com
E-MAIL - chris@duda.com
