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Radicchio

Radicchio
Common Packs:

9- and 12-count cartons.

Receiving Inspecting:

Choose radicchio with well-shaped heads and compact leaves. Leaves should be dark maroon-red with white veins.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 32-36° F/0-2° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
28 days.
Troubleshooting:

Radicchio may lose its color if exposed to sunlight. For best quality, store radicchio in a dark area away from direct sunlight.

Loss of leaves and a decrease in color intensity can occur if radicchio is exposed to ethylene gas; keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.

Water-soaked appearance and sloughing off of outer leaf tissue are indications of freeze damage; store properly.

Usage Ideas:

  • Fill grilled radicchio leaves with fresh ricotta; drizzle with balsamic syrup; garnish with torn basil.
  • Top whole wheat pizza crust with puréed white beans, grilled radicchio, baby spinach, sliced sausage, and Parmesan cheese; bake.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Bitter, spicy flavor that mellows when cooked.

Texture Profile

Tender leaves tightly compacted; slightly crunchy.

Pairings

Pair with balsamic vinegar, basil, ricotta cheese, sausage, and white beans.

Substitution Suggestions

Endives, arugula, chicory, watercress.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup radicchio (40g) grams
Calories 10
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 10g0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 8mg0%
Iron 0.23mg2%
Potassium 120mg2%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.