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    Arugula facts

    The leaves of arugula have distinct sharp, pungent, spicy and peppery flavor which resembles mustard greens. It is a herbaceous, low growing, annual plant which has green and deeply cut compound leaves. Plants develop white or yellow blossoms along with reddish or deep violet veins. Inherent to Mediterranean region, Arugula grows wild in the Southern Europe. Arugula is also called a salad herb or salad green. Arugula could be added to tomatoes and lettuce or baby salad greens which helps to enhance the taste.

    Name Arugula
    Scientific Name Eruca sativa
    Native Mediterranean areas such as Greece, Italy and Turkey.
    Common/English Name Rocket, Roquette, Rucola, Garden rocket, Eruca, Rocket Salad, Arrugula, Gargeer, Roka, Rugula, Tira
    Name in Other Languages French: roquette,
    Italian: rucola or rughetta,
    Chinese: Zi ma cai,
    French: Roquette commune,
    German: Rauke,
    Greek: Euzomon,
    Herbew: Gargir,
    Hindi: Jamba,
    Italian: Rucola,
    Japanese: Roketsuto,
    Portuguese: Rύgula,
    Spanish (Mexico): Zarmao
    Plant Growth Habit Annual, fast growing
    Growing Climate Cool season
    Soil Well drained, fertile
    Plant Size 2”-6” high
    Stem Pale green
    Leaf shape and size Elongated, flat, resembles dandelion; Length: 7-10 cm
    Leaf color Dark green
    Flowering Season Spring and summer
    Flower White with purple veins
    Flavor/aroma Peppery, aromatic (Leaves)
    Taste Mustardy, tart, spicy
    Seed Thick, flat-beaked
    Varieties/Types
    • Astro
    • Rocket
    • Slyvetta
    Major Nutritions (Raw) Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 10.9 µg (9.08%)
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 10 µg (2.50%)
    Iron, Fe 0.15 mg (1.88%)
    Vitamin A, RAE 12 µg (1.71%)
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 1.5 mg (1.67%)
    Calcium, Ca 16 mg (1.60%)
    Manganese, Mn 0.032 mg (1.39%)
    Magnesium, Mg 5 mg (1.19%)
    Copper, Cu 0.008 mg (0.89%)
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.044 mg (0.88%)
    Health Benefits
    • Antioxidant activities
    • Overall health
    • Promote brain and bones
    • Enhance immunity
    • Prevent cancer
    • Health of prenatal
    • Promotes metabolism
    • Promote eye health
    • Absorbs minerals
    • Lose weight
    Calories in 0.5 cup (10 gm) 2 Kcal.
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