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Gourmet Salads PURSLANE J F M A M J J A S O N D 10 50 17 49 18 54
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
MESCLUN SALAD
RUCOLA
Out of season Low Season Available Peak season
KEY FIGURES Purslane
(Portulaca Oleraceae) Mesclun Salad
Over 20 varieties rythm the Purslane is an annual plant belonging to Portulacaceae family.It has Mesclun is a mix of young salad greens
prostrate stems,with leaves which are clustered at stem joints and ends. which can vary according the seasons
seasons with our renowned and the availabilities. It seems 'mesclun'
Purslane could be native to Central Asia or Near East.
mesclun mix. -Cultivated by Ancient Egyptians. appeared in the 1979's in South France.
-Consumed by Greeks and Romans. In USA during the 1980's mixes of
-Cultivated in Europe since 17th century. greens became very popular including a
-May be eaten raw or cooked. lot of leaves shapes, colours and
-It has a slightly sour and salty taste. textures, referred as 'california mesclun'
-In salads. or 'spring mix', in which so many asian greens were added.
Nutrition Facts -Stir-fries.
-In soups (portuguese sopa de baldruegas)
-In stews. Starkiss is providing mesclun mix all year round, using seasonal
Rucola (100g) -In baked pastries. greens, with freshness, colours always in mind.
Purslane is a rich source of alpha-linoleic acid, an essential omega-3 fatty
Calorie (Kcal) 25 acid.It contains 7 times the betacarotene of carrots.
Fats 0,66 g -It contains 6 times more vitamin E than spinach.
Carbonhydrates 3,65 g -It contains significant amounts of vitamin A and C as well as calcium,
iron, magnesium, potassium and antioxidants.
Proteins 2,58 g
Vitamin C 15 mg
Rucola
Purslane (100g) (Eruca Sativa)
Rucola is an edible annual plant in the family Brassicaceae used as a leaf vegetable.
Calorie (Kcal) 20 -Could be originated from Europe, where it is attested by the Romans who described it as an
Fats 0,4 g edible and popular herb, with aphrodisiac properties.
Carbonhydrates 3,4 g -Attested in Middle Ages, Emperor Charlemagne included it in a decree among 802 herbs
suitable for growing in gardens.
Proteins 2 g -Nowadays rucola is grown worldwide.
Vitamin C 9 mg -Rucola has strong, bitter and nutty flavours with a peppery aroma. Very popular in salads.

Raw Cooked -Rucola is a very nutritious ingredient, rich in amino-acids, vitamins B,C,K, and folates.
-In Salads -With Pastas -RUCOLA IS A SUPER FOOD.
-In Pizzas -In Soups
-In Side dishes -In Sauces 52 53

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