Vene Cress
Now in season
Vegetables
Refrigerator
Vene Cress has pretty leaves with red veins. Its flavour is slightly sour. Vene Cress is rich in ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and has been used for centuries. Its history goes back to the Romans, who ate this variety of sorrel to prevent scurvy. The Romans also used the herb to make their rich (fatty) food more digestible.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Store Vene Cress in the refrigerator. It can be kept there for up to 7 days (2-7°C). The optimum temperature is between 2-4°C, then the quality remains best.
Prepare
Cut off what you need and then put the plant back in the refrigerator.
Storage times
Refrigerator: 7 days
Cleaning Vene Cress
Wash the cress just before use.
Information
Cultivation and season
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Vene Cress flavour
Availability
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