Arugula

From Produce Pal

Picking out healthy fruits and vegetables can sometimes be challenging. You don't want to wind up eating something that is either under or over ripe. If you have a hard time picking out a good fruit or vegetable while grocery shopping then this website is for you!
Read below for information on how to pick out a good arugula.

Arugula
Produce Type	Vegetable

Contents 1 What to Look For 2 Storage Tips 3 Nutritional Facts 4 Fun Facts

What to Look For

Choose leaves which are a vibrant green and look healthy. Any that are yellow, brown, wilted or slimy should be avoided, since they are old. They will benefit from being displayed in a chilled section of the supermarket.

Storage Tips

The leaves should be rinsed in cold water and dried gently with paper towel. Store the arugula in an airtight plastic bag in the refrigerator, for up to two days.

Nutritional Facts

Arugula contains fourteen calories per 100g. It is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, folate, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, and manganese.

Fun Facts

• In Roman times the Arugula seed was also consumed as flavoring in oils.
• The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to enhance the appearance of meals and salads.