Description: the head is a compact clump with a characteristic spherical shape. The young seedlings are partially green or lightly mottled, and only while growing do they acquire the typical colour and form a central clump with leaves with a definite orientation.
The purifying properties of this product, which contains folic acid, vitamins A and C, fibre and many mineral salts, are remarkable. In the kitchen it is almost always chosen to give a touch of taste and colour to mixed salads but in reality it is a very versatile product that lends itself to numerous preparations both raw and cooked.