How long do Shishito peppers last?
As with any produce item, eating Shishito peppers at their freshest point will assure the best flavor and taste. We recommend keeping Shishito peppers refrigerated (45 degrees or colder); when refrigerated, they can usually last for two weeks (sometimes longer!). Check for signs of decay if you are unsure of the shelf life.
Are Shishito peppers spicy?
Although Shishito peppers are generally a mild chili pepper variety, there is always the possibility that some Shishitos will have more heat or spice to them. As a rule of thumb, you can expect one in ten to have a kick. The heat levels can also be impacted by weather and other variable farming conditions, so it’s always possible to have a very mild or slightly more spicy set!
My Shishito peppers are orange or red. Can I still eat them?
Yes! If you’re super curious about veggies like we are, here’s the detailed explanation behind your peppers: A shishito may turn an orange or red color before it is harvested. This is totally natural, but we prefer to pick them when they are the perfect shades of green. We have several rigorous quality checks to ensure that we are picking mostly green peppers, but more colorful Shishitos may be picked from time to time. Rest assured, these differently-hued peppers are still safe to cook and eat.
Where can I buy Ark Foods products?
Please check out our handy map to identify the stores carrying our products that are closest to you.
Are your products plant-based and vegan?
Yes, our Chopped Salad Kits are both plant-based and vegan as well as our farmed items.
Are your products dairy-free?
Yes, our Chopped Salad Kits are dairy-free.
Are your products organic?
At this time, our products are not organic.
Are your products Non-GMO?
We are happy to inform you that veggies From our Farms are harvested from Non-GMO seeds. Our Shishitos, Mini Heirloom Tomatoes and Honeynut Squash are Non-GMO Project Certified.
Are your products Kosher?
At this time, we are not Kosher certified.
How do I recycle your products?
Ark Foods takes steps to utilize recyclable materials whenever possible with our plant in mind.
Mini Heirloom Tomatoes: Our clamshells are made from recycled materials and can be recycled at home.
Pepper, Honeynut Bags + Eggplant: Our bags are PP # 5, which can be accepted for recycling at certain drop points. Please find more information on How2Recycle here.
Why can’t I find your Veggie Bowls or Fresh Veggie Kits in store?
Unfortunately our Veggie Bowls and Fresh Veggie Kits have been discontinued, we're so grateful that you've enjoyed our products over the years!
The good news is we're still out there with our Chopped Salad Kit selection along with our Shishito line and hopefully you'll love those as well! You can shop them with select Whole Foods stores and FreshDirect. We've got some other items in the pipeline too, follow us on Instagram for new product updates.
I’d like to buy your products in bulk, or source them for my store. Who can I speak to?
If you are a retailer or wholesaler looking to purchase our products in bulk, please reach out to sales@arkfoods.com. We unfortunately don’t sell in bulk to individuals, but please know that our line of packaged produce is readily available at retailers. Here’s where to find them.
What is your phone number and address?
Our team can be reached at 917-231-9929 and our address is 131 Essex Street #3, New York, NY 10002.
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