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Also call: True Spinach, Spinach
 | DESCRIPTION
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Related to Silverbeet and Beetroot. Rich green
leaves with slightly crinkle fine stems. Texture and flavour are more
delicate than Silverbeet.
| HISTORY AND ORIGIN
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Originated in Asia or Iran. it was first recoded by
the Chinese in 647 AD and it's often confused as the Silverbeet.
| BUYING AND STORAGE
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Select clean fresh leaves with no signs of blemishes or
limpidness. Avoid sogginess leaves. Wrap in paper towels and
refrigerate for up to 3 days.
| PREPARATION AND USE
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Remove roots and stalks. Wash leaves and
slice. Can be use in stir-fry, steam, puree or salad.
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
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Good source of dietary fibre, vitamin A and folic acid.
| MAJOR NUTRIENTS |
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SERVING SIZE: 100 grm
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| * ENERGY: |
63 |
kj |
* IRON: |
3.5 |
mg |
| * PROTEIN: |
2 |
grm |
* POTASSIUM: |
|
grm |
| * FAT: |
|
grm |
* CALCIUM: |
|
grm |
| * CARBOHYDRATE: |
1 |
grm |
* VITAMIN A: |
950 |
ug |
| * DIETARY FIBRE: |
3 |
grm |
* VITAMIN B: |
.35 |
mg |
| * SODIUM: |
21 |
grm |
* VITAMIN C: |
36 |
mg |
| VARIETY
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