CHIOGGIA's RADICCHIO

Chioggia's radicchio is a particular species of radicchio , which belongs to chicory group , also nationally famous for its properties and its good taste . Chioggia's radicchio, unlike that of Treviso , has a round shape , reminiscent of the rose ; hence rose of Chioggia .

Chioggia's radicchio has round and compact tuft, with red leaves varying intensity, with central and secondary white veins, pleasantly bitter flavor and crunchy texture .

In Veneto it's produced more than half of radicchio throughout Italy and Chioggia's radicchio is the first for cultivated land, production quantities and market presence.

NUTRITION FACTS

Nutritional information per 100g of edible part of uncooked Chioggia's radicchio

Energy(Kcal)	69
Water	80,5
Protein	0,72
Carbohydrate	18,1
Of which sugar	15,4
Fat	0,1
Cholesterol	0
Fibre	0,9
Sodium	0,002
Vitamin C	0,01
Calcium	0,01
Magnesium	0,007
Iron	0,0003

The values are expressed in g . Sources : the database of food nutrition facts USDA ( United States Department of Agriculture ) and the Database of food composition INRAN .

CURIOSITY

Radicchio provides beneficial properties to our health: first of all purifying and , thanks to the high water content , the presence of fiber and bitter principles , promotes digestion and proper functioning of the intestine ; thanks to its low calorie chicory is a very suitable food for diets and for controlled diets .

RECIPES

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CHIOGGIA'S RADICCHIO