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 Spinach

Spinach finds its cultivated origin as far back as the 11th century in Persia, where it was known as "Aspanakh". As with many foods, it was originally intended for medicinal use, probably because of the oxalic acid it contains. In recent times, it has been popularized by the cartoon character "Popeye", who attributes his amazing strength to a daily diet of the green leafy vegetable.

Grown commercially in the fertile Bet Shean Valley the plant produces a large tender leaf of exceptional quality.

After harvesting, the leaves are brought to our dehydration plant where they are thoroughly washed, sorted and prepared for dehydration. Within hours the fresh leaf is converted to the final dehydrated product and packed for shipment.

Seasonality: January – June

Availability: Conventional.

Common Usages of Spinach: Spinach is an important ingredient in pasta products such as noodles and ravioli filling. It provides a unique flavor in seasoning blends, food coatings, herb blends and sauce mixes. It is an innovative and attractive addition to rice and potato dishes, salad dressings, dry dips and soup mixes. It provides a flavor and color enhancement to low-sodium and low-calorie bland dishes.

Trade Varieties: Large Flakes (1-8), Powder, Kosher

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