Also known as swiss chard.
Has shiny green ribbed leaves that are slightly bitter in taste.
Stems range from white to yellow and red depending on variety.
Leaves are usually treated in the same way as spinach and the stems like asparagus.

Look for perky bright green leaves with flexible stems.

High in Fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Sodium.
Source of Folate.
Provides 79kj / 100g.

Very perishable - keep refrigerator storage time to a minimum.
Store unwashed leaves in plastic bags in the crisper for 2 to 3 days.
Stalks store for longer if they are separated from the leaves.

WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas.