Description
These bright green leaves have a strong, bitter flavor and should be used sparingly in salads or cooked. Overcooking will not change the flavor, but might do an injustice to the texture. Small, pale leaves go farther in salads.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (55g), Calories 25 |
Protein |
1g |
Sodium |
42mg |
Carbohydrate |
5g |
Vitamin A |
54% |
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
Vitamin C |
32% |
Fat |
0g |
Calcium |
10% |
Cholesterol |
0mg |
Iron |
9% |
| Care and Handling
Ideal Temperature: 33 F. Ethylene sensitive. Cracked ice around and in packages may help extend shelf life. Keep at proper humidity levels (90-95%) to prevent wilting.
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