Lettuce Radicchio
20.00د.إ – 35.00د.إ
Lettuce Radicchio Health Benefits
Some of the benefits of radicchio are:
- It is high in vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting and bone health.
- It is rich in antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which may protect against oxidative stress, inflammation, and chronic diseases.
- It is a good source of fiber, which can help lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, and support digestion.
- It contains other vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, zinc, copper, potassium, and manganese, that are essential for various bodily functions.
- It may have anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties that can help fight infections.
- It may have sedative effects that can help treat insomnia and calm the mind.
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Description
Radicchio
Also known as Cichorium intybus and Italian chicory — is a type of leafy chicory featuring dark reddish-purple leaves and white veins. Though commonly mistaken for red cabbage or lettuce, radicchio has a distinctly bitter taste that goes well with many Italian dishes.
Lettuce Radicchio is not a type of lettuce, but a type of chicory or endive. It has dark reddish-purple leaves with white veins and a bitter flavor. It is often used in salads, soups, or grilled dishes. It is native to the Mediterranean region and popular in Italian cuisine.
Types of chicory
Some other types of chicory are:
- Belgian endive: a type of chicory that has white or yellow leaves that are tightly packed in a cylindrical shape. It is often eaten raw in salads or cooked in various dishes.
- Curly endive: a type of chicory that has green, curly, and frilly leaves. It is also known as frisée or endive frisée. It is used as a salad green or garnish.
- Puntarelle: a type of chicory that has long, thin, and hollow stems with small green leaves at the tip. It is also known as catalogna or asparagus chicory. It is popular in Italian cuisine and often served with anchovy dressing4.
- Sugarloaf: a type of chicory that has light green leaves that form a conical shape. It is also known as pan di zucchero or pain de sucre. It has a mild and sweet flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked
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| Unit | 1 KG, 500 Grams |
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