Description
This slightly bitter lettuce is a member of the chicory or curly endive family. Its leaves are broad and wavy. Escarole is flavorful in salad, but can also be boiled, sautéed with seafood or used as a wrap for meat. Escarole is a good source of vitamin A.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size 1 1/2c chopped (75g), Calories 15 |
Protein |
1g |
Sodium |
17mg |
Carbohydrate |
3g |
Vitamin A |
15% |
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
Vitamin C |
8% |
Fat |
0g |
Calcium |
4% |
Cholesterol |
0mg |
Iron |
3% |
| Care and Handling
Ideal Temperature: 33 F. Cracked ice in or around cases helps maintain freshness. To prevent wilting, keep escarole at its proper temperature and away from drafts.
Ratto Bros. follows and recommends the guidelines set forth by the Federal Department of Agriculture (FDA) about commercial and home users washing all produce thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking. For more information, visit the FDA’s website Consumers > Raw Produce: Selecting and Serving it Safely.
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