Spinach

Spinach originally comes from south-west Asia. It spread to Europe in the Middle Ages. There are around 50 different varieties. The difference between leaf spinach and root spinach is that root spinach contains the whole plant.
Its flavour can be described as slightly earthy and subtly bitter with a refreshing sweetness.

It is rich in vitamins A, B, C, E and K, as well as magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium and folic acid.

Spinach is best eaten fresh. However, if you want to store it, wrap the spinach in a damp cloth and keep it in the vegetable drawer of the fridge.