Radicchio Lettuce 12kg

Radicchio also popularly known as red chicory, is a type of head of the same family as chicory or endive. It consists of purple leaves with white veins and has a crunchy texture.

Radicchio is one of the foods allowed in weight loss diets. It is low in calories and very rich in water. In the northern region of Italy it is commonly eaten in risotto recipes and pasta dishes.

It is a source of provitamin A and B vitamins, minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium, and its antioxidant action. Chicory is highly valued for its digestive properties thanks to the inulin found mainly in the nerves and causes its bitter taste, stimulates the secretion of digestive juices, is a tonic that promotes the function of the liver and gallbladder.