Ingredient

Endive

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Endive is used as a fresh vegetable in salads and as a natural ingredient …

What it is

Endive is a leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter taste, native to Europe and Asia. It is typically grown in the dark to produce its pale, crisp leaves and is often blanched before harvesting. It is commonly used as a salad green or a base for appetizers.

Why it's used

Endive is used as a fresh vegetable in salads and as a natural ingredient in some packaged salads. Its slightly bitter flavor can add complexity to dishes. It is not typically added by manufacturers for functional purposes like preservation or emulsification.

Health notes

Endive is a vegetable and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food. It contains vitamins and fiber. International bodies like EFSA have evaluated many foods, but specific evaluations for endive as a food ingredient are not widely publicized. No significant health controversies are associated with typical consumption of endive.

Allergen info

Endive is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Endive

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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