Collards
What is Collards?
Collards are a type of leafy green vegetable in the Brassica family, closely related to kale and cabbage. They are a cool-season crop grown for their large, dark green leaves. The leaves are typically harvested when mature and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Is Collards vegan?
Collards is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Collards gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Collards a major allergen?
Collards are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Collards used for?
Collards are primarily used as a food ingredient, valued for their slightly bitter, earthy flavor and hearty texture when cooked.
Is Collards safe?
Collards are a nutrient-dense vegetable, providing vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and fiber.
Why it's used
Collards are primarily used as a food ingredient, valued for their slightly bitter, earthy flavor and hearty texture when cooked. They are commonly found in Southern cuisine, often braised or stewed with other vegetables and meats. In packaged foods, they appear in salads, prepared meals, and side dishes.
Health notes
Collards are a nutrient-dense vegetable, providing vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and fiber. The US FDA considers collards to be a safe and nutritious food. International bodies like the WHO/IARC have not classified collards as a carcinogen. Like many vegetables, collards contain beneficial plant compounds that are subjects of ongoing nutritional research.
Allergen info
Collards are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.
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