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| LOOK FOR > Endive: This relative of the chicory family has a bunchy head with frilly leaves. The pale leaves from the center are mild, while the outer green leaves are slightly bitter. Look for fresh-looking, green heads. Escarole: Sometimes marketed as Batavian endive, this popular salad ingredient is a broad-leafed cousin of curly endive. Look for crisp, green heads. CARE & HANDLING > Ideal Storage Temperature: 32° -36°F. 85-90% relative humidity. Product should be refrigerated, topped with ice, and stored in an area with good air circulation. NUTRITIONAL INFO > Serving size 75 g (3/4 cup chopped), Calories 10, Protein 1 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 30 mg DO YOU KNOW... • A salad plant cultivated from wild forms found in Europe, Asia and North America, endive and chicory come in many varieties and are often confused botanically. • Escarole is thought to have originated either around the eastern Mediterranean or in India. Wherever its origin, it was used as a food plant by ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. Not fussy, escarole thrives in a wide range of soil types, but does prefer cool temperatures. It likes a moist soil with good drainage. A pH of 6.5 and above is ideal for its growth. Harvested by hand in the fall season, a moderately rainy environment during harvest brings out its best qualities. |
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