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Endivia / Endivias
(Cichorium endibia)
Endivia, Endivias, Endivias, Endibia, Endibias

endibias y lechugasThe endives have a problem with the spelling since half of them are written with "v" and the other half with "b". The dictionary of the Royal Academy accepts both and defines it as a "Smooth variety of endive, of which the head of tender and pale leaves is consumed".

Endive is native to the Mediterranean. It is a variety of the bitter chicory (Cichorium intybus). They belong to the Compositae family. There are wild chicories, but the ones we eat are artificially cultivated using the Witloof method (they are kept without light to make them more tender and white).

The wild variety has green leaves and curly leaves. They are harder and more bitter. Currently, they are also being treated artificially and they are bleached, although they never lose their bitter taste.

Health / Properties of chicory
Season and varieties of chicory
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The endive contains, fiber, 94% water, is the lowest in calories, as well as mucilage, making it ideal for slimming diets.

Chicory contains:

  • Vitamins: E, A, B1, B2, B6, and to a lesser extent C,
  • Minerals: calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and magnesium.
  • Others: folic acid, Niacin, antioxidants, beta-carotene.

Recommended:

  • anti-carcinogenic.
  • for the digestive system by eliminating gas, acidity, is good for the intestinal mucosa, lowers the level of cholesterol
  • lowers cholesterol levels.
  • it favors intestinal transit.
  • eliminates toxins from the intestine
  • it is diuretic, helps to lose weight.
  • improves blood circulation.
  • prevents arteriosclerosis.

Articles of interest:

  • Texas A&M University
  • Food Resources of Oregon
  • WSU Island Coutry

There are 4 varieties:

-1- V.Precoces: Daliva, Bella, Secundo, Prima, Everé Temprana.
-2- V. Medium cycle: Turbo, Mazorca, Terrio.
-3- Late varieties: Norvita, Kwarto, Salsa, Weatfride, Rumbo, Jazz.
-4- Hybrid varieties.

They are also classified according to their cultivation method:

-1- Forced chicory: they are white and elongated, because they have been grown in greenhouses during the winter.
-2- Endive not forced: they are harvested in autumn, they do not need to be blanched.

This vegetable is found in the markets all year round, since they are grown in greenhouses. However, they are at their best in autumn and winter.

The important thing is to choose well its maturity when buying it. Its leaves must be very stiff and smooth, hard and white. They last several days in the refrigerator 3 or 5.

There are several vegetarian recipes or recipes in slimming diets.
because as we have said before for its characteristics it is used in these diets.

The endive is crunchy, juicy, and has a sweet taste with a bitter aftertaste.

It is very good as a salad, with oil and vinegar, although the ideal dressing is with a yogurt or cheese sauce.
Although it is best raw in salads, it can be eaten boiled or stewed.

Suggested recipes:

  • Endive Salad
  • Endive and Dried Fruits Salad
  • Endive in Puff Pastry
  • Endive Soufflé