Radicchio is a red salad green, sometimes called Italian Chicory.
Radicchio is rich in antioxidants and has been used by humans since ancient times. In fact, it was praised by Pliny the Elder in Naturalis Historia for its medicinal properties.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 12 pieces
- Calories: 20
- Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mgg
- Sodium: 45mg
- Potassium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 2g
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Pronounced rah-DEE-kee-oh
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Taste
Bitter
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Red leaves with white veins
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Good source of anthocyanins
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Cool weather crop
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Each variety named after town in Italy that boasts its birthplace
