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| Name | Endive | ||||||||||
| Scientific Name | Cichorium endivia | ||||||||||
| Description | "Endive, Cichorium endivia, is a leaf vegetable native to the Mediterranean region, specifically in countries such as France, Italy, and Spain. It is widely consumed in Europe and the United States. Endive is a versatile ingredient, used both raw in salads and cooked in various dishes. It has a crunchy texture, a slightly bitter taste, and a mild, earthy odor. Rich in vitamins A and K, folate, and fiber, endive provides several health benefits, including supporting healthy digestion and immune function (PMID: 37507941). The most notable chemical in endive is inulin, a prebiotic fiber (PMID: 35124496). Endive has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation. Interestingly, endive is often forced to grow in darkness to reduce bitterness and promote a milder flavor, a process known as ""blanching.""" | ||||||||||
| Primary ID | FOOD00048 | ||||||||||
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| Group | Vegetables | ||||||||||
| Sub-Group | Leaf vegetables | ||||||||||
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| Superkingdom | Eukaryota | ||||||||||
| Kingdom | Viridiplantae | ||||||||||
| Phylum | Streptophyta | ||||||||||
| Class | Magnoliopsida | ||||||||||
| Order | Asterales | ||||||||||
| Family | Asteraceae | ||||||||||
| Genus | Cichorium | ||||||||||
| Species | endivia | ||||||||||
| Variety | Not Available | ||||||||||
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| ITIS ID | 501522 | ||||||||||
| Wikipedia ID | Endive | ||||||||||
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| Content Reference | 9 unique sources. Numbers in the composition tables above point here. Show sources
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