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Witlof

In season Winter

Food Description:

Known as Witlof in Australia, it's also called Witlof Chicory and French or Belgian Endive. Witlof is a form of radicchio of a similar shape. It is produced by removing the young plant from the ground, trimming its roots and top and replanting it under sand in darkness until it produces a tight, anaemic-looking spear.

General Information:

Category: Vegetable
To Buy: Buy loose so you can carefully inspect them. They should be covered in purple in the store as exposure to light turns them green. Buy those with leaves tightly packed together and are pale in colour with no dry, discoloured outer leaves.
To Store: Keep them away from light - store in a brown paper bag (a mushroom bag is ideal) and use within 2 days.
Tips and Tricks: Do not soak witlof - wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.

Nutrition (100 Grams):

Energy (kJ): 71
Protein (g): 0.9
Saturated Fat, g : 0.2
Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Low
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. n/a
Carbohydrates, g: 4.0
Fat (g): 0.1
Monosaturated Fat , g: 0.0
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. High

Cooking:

Cooking Tips: Witlof is delicious in salads and braised.

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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