Organic Red & Green Chard
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What it is
Organic Red & Green Chard is a leafy green vegetable grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. It is a variety of Swiss chard, known for its colorful stems and nutritious leaves. The plant is cultivated for both its edible leaves and stalks.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use organic red and green chard as a fresh ingredient in packaged salads and vegetable mixes. Its leaves and stems add color, texture, and nutritional value to these products. It is often found in pre-packaged fruit and vegetable blends.
Health notes
Chard is a nutrient-dense vegetable, providing vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like magnesium and potassium. It is not an added ingredient that requires FDA approval as a food additive. Like most vegetables, it is considered safe and healthy as part of a balanced diet. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have not evaluated chard as a food additive because it is a whole food.
Allergen info
Chard is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.