Vegetables · per 100g
A crisp, pale-leafed vegetable with a signature bitter profile, endive is prized for its versatility in both raw salads and braised dishes while offering a dense concentration of protective plant compounds.
Vitamin A, beta-Carotene
Vitamin E, Manganese
Pantothenic acid, Iron
Pantothenic acid, Potassium
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Belgian endive was discovered by accident in the 1830s when a farmer left chicory roots in a dark cellar and found they had sprouted tender, white leaves.
Standout nutrients
Folate
beta-Carotene
Vitamin A
Pantothenic acid
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Often grown hydroponically in dark rooms, which has a relatively low land-use footprint.
Storage
Refrigerate
5–7 days
Keep wrapped in a damp paper towel in the crisper drawer.
Away From Direct Sunlight
1–2 days
Light increases bitterness and turns leaves green.
Flavour
Harmonized from 4 validated sources
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