Celery hearts are the central stalks of the celery plant and are the most tender, sweet and flavorful. They are typically trimmed about 9 inches from the base of the plant and are uniformly cut. In all other aspects celery hearts resemble whole celery.
Shipping
Hearts 18 1-lb. bags 12 11/2-lb. bags. Celery hearts come in 12-, 18- and 24-count.
Grades
U.S. extra No. 1 U.S. No. 1 U.S. No. 2 Not all celery is graded. Ungraded celery is called “unclassified.”
Handling
Temperature: 32 to 36 F, 0 to 2 C Relative humidity: 90-95% Mist: yes (Do not mist wrapped product.) Typical shelf life: 14 to 28 days from harvest, 3 to 5 days in store Odor-sensitive. Do not store or transport with commodities that produce odors, such as apples, carrots, bulb onions or pears. Odor-producer. Do not store or transport with odor-sensitive produce. Fresh-cut Store fresh-cut celery at 34 F, 1 C, and keep bags closed until used. Celery will dehydrate if left uncovered. Place product in an ice water bath to replace moisture.
20 lb. diced = about 2⁄3 standard case 20 lb. sticks = about 1 standard case 11⁄3 lb. = 1 lb. prepared usable celery 1 lb. stalks = 4 cups chopped or sliced 4 cups raw = 3 cups cooked 1 lb. prepared = 4 servings 1 medium bunch = 4 to 6 servings
