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GREEN ASPARAGUS SWISS CHARD ARTICHOKES CARROTS CAULIFLOWER CHICORY FENNEL CANASTA LETTUCE CABBAGE LETTUCE GENTILINA LETTUCE ICEBERG LETTUCE LOLLO LETTUCE ROMAINE LETTUCE CELERY SPINACH POTATOES PARSLEY SAVOY CABBAGE
| Chemical Composition and Energy Values of the foods per 100g of edible part | ||
| Edible part | % | 89 |
| Water | g. | 95 |
| Proteins | g. | 1,2 |
| Lipids | g. | 0,1 |
| Carbohydrates | g. | 1,7 |
| Starch | g. | 0 |
CULTIVATION PERIOD:
CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES:
Integrated crop production in open field.
DESCRIPTION:
A bushy plant with an erect stem and narrow, dark green leaves with jagged edges. Its weight varies between 300 and 600 grams.
HEALTH ADVANTAGES:
Chicory is rich in mineral salts, vitamin E and active principles.
The dark green leaves are rich in beta-carotene and iron and contain a good amount of vitamin C.
· It is diuretic, depurative and laxative.
· It stimulates digestive secretions.
· It is excellent for anyone suffering from diabetes or obesity.
USES IN THE KITCHEN:
It can be eaten boiled and dressed with lemon or vinegar, as a side dish or sautéed in a pan. Opportunely toasted, it can be used as a coffee substitute.
CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES:
Integrated crop production in open field.
DESCRIPTION:
A bushy plant with an erect stem and narrow, dark green leaves with jagged edges. Its weight varies between 300 and 600 grams.
HEALTH ADVANTAGES:
Chicory is rich in mineral salts, vitamin E and active principles.
The dark green leaves are rich in beta-carotene and iron and contain a good amount of vitamin C.
· It is diuretic, depurative and laxative.
· It stimulates digestive secretions.
· It is excellent for anyone suffering from diabetes or obesity.
USES IN THE KITCHEN:
It can be eaten boiled and dressed with lemon or vinegar, as a side dish or sautéed in a pan. Opportunely toasted, it can be used as a coffee substitute.
