FAQs
Our mission of providing fresh, wholesome vegetables from our family farm started in 1925. Since then we have prided ourselves on providing products that are beneficial to life.
Our products are pre-washed for your convenience. Recipes and cooking instructions can be found in the Recipes section on our website and nutritional label information for our products can be found in the Products section.
We love hearing from our greens users! Here are some of our FAQs:
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All of our pre-packaged greens are triple washed prior to being packaged. Rinsing or washing pre-washed items is fine, though not necessary.
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We are in the process of converting our leafy green packaging to a recyclable film structure. If the item you purchased is recyclable, it will be labeled accordingly on pack.
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Contingent on how you are using your greens, we recommend the following storage methods as long as the product is consumed or frozen prior to the “Best By” date stamped on the front of the package.
1) (Freezing) When using collards for cooking, parboil/blanch the greens for 2 minutes in full boiling water. Drain well and submerge in ice cold water until cold. Drain well again and put in freezer containers or bags.
2) (Freezing) When using it for smoothies, spoon into freezer bags and put in freezer. Greens can be frozen directly in bag, but please note that the freezing process will change the texture.
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Greens can be placed in a Ziploc bag or storage container with paper towels to help absorb any moisture that can build up in the package after opening. We recommend the following storage methods as long as the product is consumed or frozen prior to the “Best By” date stamped on the front of the package.
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No. Walter P. Rawl and Sons, Inc., products do not contain any genetically modified raw materials, additives, or processing aids.
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Finding our products near you is simple! Just input your zip code in our Product Locator. (http://www.rawl.net/products/find-our-products)
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All fresh vegetables at Walter P. Rawl and Sons, Inc. are grown under the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). These guidelines are such that we use many different methods to control pests of all kinds including weeds, disease, and insects. IPM does allow for the use of chemical pesticides, but only as a last resort.