Witloof

Witloof is available in short supply from May through to September.

Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.

Witloof leaves have been eaten for thousands of years and the roots in some strains are used as a coffee substitute.

Witloof is a Dutch name, which means ‘white leaf’
Witloof is called endive or Belgium endive by the French
It has a slightly bitter and nutty flavour and can be eaten raw as a salad vegetable

Witloof is grown in the dark and needs to be stored away from the light to prevent it turning bitter

1 cup chopped = 50 g

	Average Quantity per serving	% Daily Intake per serve	Average Quantity per 100 g
Energy (kJ/Cal)	28/0.7	0%	57/14
Protein (g)	0.4	1%	0.8
Fat, total (g)	0.1	0%	0.1
- saturated (g)	0.01	0%	0.03
Available carbohydrate (g)	0.3	0%	0.5
Dietary Fibre (g)	2	7%	4
Sodium (mg)	4	0%	7
Folate (µg)	26	13% RDI*	52
Vitamin E (mg)	1.13	11% RDI*	2.26