radicchio Nutrition Facts and Calories | Description

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What is Radicchio?

Radicchio is a form of leaf chicory cultivated for food preparation. It is formed similarly to a cabbage, is round or oblong/conical and made of many layers of tightly wrapped purple leaves, with streaks of white. The leaves are thick and crunchy when raw. The taste is bitter and mellowed by grilling or roasting.

What does Radicchio Taste Like?

...Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Ingredients

...Radicchio is a form of leaf chicory cultivated for food preparation. It is formed similarly to a cabbage, is round or oblong/conical and made of many layers of tightly wrapped purple leaves, with streaks of white. The leaves are thick and crunchy when raw. The taste is bitter and mellowed by grilling or roasting.

Radicchio Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (shredded) (40g)

	Amount Per Serving	% DV
Calories	9kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	2g	1%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	9mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition