Facebook Twitter


stay informed with our weekly newsletter

join now
login
Username:
Password:
go
close
My Grocer

Healthy Food Database

Chinese Broccoli
Chinese Broccoli - also called Gai Lum or Laam - is much leafier in appearance than Western-style broccoli. This Asian green has dark green leaves with firm, thick stems and a slightly more bitter-tasting leaf than other Chinese greens. It is considered one of the world's most nutritious vegetables.
Category: Vegetable
In Season: all year
To Buy:
Look for bright, fresh leaves undamaged by pests.
To Store:
Store in a plastic bag in the crisper section of the fridge.
Tips & Tricks:
The values listed refer to cooked Chinese broccoli.
Cooking Tips:
For a quick use in warm salads, plunge entire bunch into boiling water for 1 minute, remove, drain, cut with kitchen scissors onto serving plates and eat immediately.

Nutrition per Per serve:

Weight (grams):
80
Carbohydrates, g:
0.8
Protein (g):
1.8
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Vitamin A:
Calcium:
Folic Acid:
Amines:
No information available
Glutamates:
n/a
Energy (kJ):
72
Fibre, g:
Fat (g):
0.1
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.0
Vitamin C:
Iron, mg:
Potassium:
Salicylates:
No information available

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Anaemia
Cold and Flus
Immune Deficiencies

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.





Natures Best Belfield

Address: 29 Burwood Rd Belfield
Call us: 9642 5613
Drop in: Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 8am - 5pm
Proud members of
The Fresh Food Club