BEGINNINGPRODUCTS USCOMMITMENTCONTACT IT IS ON FR FROM ENDIVE OUR VARIETIES OF ESCAROLA BENEFITS The calorie intake of this vegetable is very low, while in Vitamin C it is very rich, especially the outer leaves. It is also an important source of Vitamin K along with others such as A and E. In addition, it is composed of 94% water and provides a lot of Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorus; which makes it an ideal food for diets aimed at losing weight. GENERAL INFORMATION Endive is an annual plant belonging to the Compositae family, and its scientific name is Cichorium endivia. The plant has a short root with small branches. Its leaves are arranged in a rosette, although they never form a bud, since they remain loose, although in some varieties the leaves are born very tight and are naturally bleached. It is used for its leaves, which can be curly or smooth, and of colors between green and yellow. As their leaves do not form buds, to encourage the interior of the plant to bleach they are covered with plastic caps. Smooth endive Curly Endive / Frissé Endive smooth bleached Bleached curly endive SMOOTH ESCAROLA Its leaves are smooth and with a voluminous head. It has a full heart and is easy to bleach. It has a slightly bitter taste. BENEFITS It is aperitif and digestive due to its content of bitter substances. BENEFITS It helps to lose weight, it hardly contributes calories and reinforces the purifying function of the liver. COMPOSITION In its composition, what predominates is water, as well as vitamins of group B, C and, above all, folates. Copyright © 2021 Greype Legal notice · Cookies policy · Privacy policy