Puntarelle

'Puntarelle'
Puntarelle sold in the market of Turin, Italy
SpeciesCichorium intybus var. foliosum
OriginItaly

Puntarelle or cicoria di catalogna or cicoria asparago is a variant of chicory. The heads are characterized by an elongated shape (about 40–50 cm), light green stems and dandelion shaped leaves. 'Puntarelle' shoots have a pleasantly bitter taste.

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