Also call: Seakale, Spinach,
Swiss Chard 
 | DESCRIPTION
|
Related to Beetroot and Spinach with glossy dark green
leaves and white veins and stems.
| HISTORY AND ORIGIN
|
Silverbeet the the oldest type of Beet known to be used as
a vegetable and was originated in Europe around the Mediterranean. It
is misnamed Spinach in Australia.
| BUYING AND STORAGE
|
Choose crisp, fresh, undamaged leaves with crisp white
stalks. Refrigerate in plastic bag and will keep up to 3 days.
| PREPARATION AND USE
|
Trim and remove stalks, wash leaves and slice or
chop. Use in stir-fry, puree and pies or quiche.
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
|
An excellent source of vitamin A and C. High in
sodium and iron.
| MAJOR NUTRIENTS |
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SERVING SIZE: 100 grm
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| * ENERGY: |
50 |
kj |
* IRON: |
3.6 |
mg |
| * PROTEIN: |
2 |
grm |
* POTASSIUM: |
|
grm |
| * FAT: |
|
grm |
* CALCIUM: |
|
grm |
| * CARBOHYDRATE: |
1 |
grm |
* VITAMIN A: |
900 |
ug |
| * DIETARY FIBRE: |
3 |
grm |
* VITAMIN B: |
|
mg |
| * SODIUM: |
195 |
mg |
* VITAMIN C: |
18 |
mg |
| VARIETY
|
FORDHOOK MASTER: Dark green
leaves with large blistering and crumpled texture to the leaves.
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