Green Malabar Spinach
Green Malabar spinach, botanically classified as Basella alba, is an evergreen tropical vine belonging to the Basellaceae family. The climbing perennial is native to Asia, named after a coastal region in southwestern India, and has been naturalized in warm climates worldwide, sometimes being grown as an annual in milder areas. Green Malabar Facts
The greens have a mild, fresh, vegetal, and earthy flavor with subtle nuances of pepper and citrus. Green Malabar Flavor
Green Malabar spinach is a source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system while reducing inflammation, fiber to regulate the digestive tract, and vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning. Green Malabar Nutrition
Green Malabar spinach has an earthy, peppery, and subtly citrusy taste suited for fresh and cooked preparations. The leaves have a thicker consistency, creating a crisp and succulent nature when added to salads, as a bed of greens, or layered in sandwiches. Green Malabar spinach can be eaten when it is young and tender or consumed at maturity. Green Malabar Cooking
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