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Puntarelle
Variant of chicory / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Puntarelle or cicoria di catalogna or cicoria asparago is a variant of chicory. The heads are characterized by an elongated shape (about 40–50 cm), light green stems and dandelion shaped leaves. 'Puntarelle' shoots have a pleasantly bitter taste.
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'Puntarelle' | |
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![]() Puntarelle sold in the market of Torino, Italy | |
Species | Cichorium intybus var. foliosum |
Origin | Italy |
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