Thursday, January 7, 2010

Arugula


Arugula is a spicy green herb that is a member of the Musturd family.It is native to Meditteranean Europe where it is extremely popular.It goes by several names:rugola, rucola, Italian cress, rocket,and roquette.Arugula has a spicy,peppery taste with an orangey aroma.It too is also part of the mesclun salad mix and is also used in pasta dishes.Arugula is a good source of vitamin A,vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and calcium.

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