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Leek

(Allium Ampeloprasum) F M A M J J A S O N D
PRODUCTION CALENDAR J

LEEK Available Peak season

Out of season Low Season

Leek is a cultivar of allium Ampeloprasum.Its edible part is a bundle of leaf sheaths, which looks like a stem.
Nutrition Facts it is native to Central Asia, attested in the Near East around 4000 years ago.It was consumed by the ancient Egyp-

tians and Hebrews.The Romans were using it during their great feasts. Because they were considering it as a superi-
Leek (100g) or vegetable.Emperor Nero got the nickname 'Porophagus', which means leeks eater.He believed that leeks was
increasing his voice quality for singing.

Calorie (Kcal) 61 In old times, Phoenicians have introduced the leek to Wales, and thousands years later, on 16th century, leek
Fats 0,3 g became a welsh emblem, after a victory which saw the welsh troops arboring leeks. At the same time, it was
Cholesterol 0 claimed that girls who slept with a leek under their pillow on St Davids Day should see in their dreams their future
Carbonhydrates 14 g husband.
Proteins 1,5 g Starkiss is sourcing leeks from different provinces combining plains and mountains seasonnally.
Potassium 180 mg
Calcium 59 mg Some suggestions

RAW COOKED
-in salads -blanching (with cream)
-in pickles -braised (in olive oil, a la grecque)
-boiled (in Cock E Lekie scottish soup)
-pureed (in Vichyssoise soup)
-roasted

Benefits for eating leeks

-it may help bone’s health (vitamin k)

-it may help eye's health (lutein,zeaxanthin)
-it may support the immune system (vitamin A)

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