Vacuum Cleaned Chopped Thistle
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Nutritional information
Thistle
(Cynara cardunculus)
Edible Thistle
Thistle belongs to the Asteraceae or Compositae family, the edible thistle is of the genus (Cynara cardunculus), the artichoke belongs to the same genus Cynara. The Cardo Corredor belongs to the family of the Umbelliferae (Eryngium campestre L.). The genus Onopordum (milk thistle)... There are 16 genera.
They are cultivated and grow spontaneously in temperate zones of the Mediterranean coasts and North Africa.
Their exact origin is unknown, but it is known that in Ancient Greece and Rome they were already consumed. There is also evidence that it was the Spanish conquistadors who brought them to Argentina in the 15th century. From there it spread to South America, where it is also commonly consumed.
It is commonly consumed in Europe and the main producing countries are: Italy, France and Spain. In Spain it is cultivated in: Murcia, La Rioja, Navarra, Catalonia, Zaragoza and the Valencian Community.
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Thistle contains 94% water, fiber, few carbohydrates, protein and few calories. So it is ideal for slimming diets. The thistle contains:
Recommended for:
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The Umbelliferae family has numerous species, about 20,000, as well as the thistle, which also has many. They are classified according to their characteristics:
The most cultivated and well-known varieties are:
We must take into account the smoothness of its leaves, the lack of pitting or stains. If you want to keep it in the fridge for a few days, put it in a plastic bag with holes, so that it breathes and it will last 1 or 2 weeks. |
At the moment Cardo is not very well known and it is consumed by a minority of people. Perhaps in the center and north of the country is where it is most consumed. It does not have many vitamins, but it is another option in slimming diets. There are many old recipes based on thistle, which are delicious. But unknown, for a great majority, such as the: Thistle and Borage or the Carlos sautéed with garlic and Serrano ham. Suggested recipes:
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