Perfection Fresh (Aust)
Facts about Broccolini® baby broccoli
Special features
Perfection Fresh introduced Broccolini® baby broccoli to
Australians in 1999 - it is now one of the company's top selling
vegetable lines. A cross between broccoli and Gai Lan, also known
as Chinese kale, Broccolini® baby broccoli captures the best
characteristics of both green leafy vegetables. Its firm, yet
tender, asparagus-like stems are succulent from stem to flower,
require no peeling or scaling and are 100 per cent edible.
Broccolini® baby broccoli's tiny buds are similar to a mini
broccoli head, although darker green in colour and less compact in
appearance.
Flavour review
Delicious Broccolini® baby broccoli is revered for its sweet,
delicate flavour which has a subtle peppery "edge". The flavour of
Broccolini® becomes milder and sweeter when cooked and it has a
texture less fibrous than either broccoli or asparagus. It adds
crunch, colour and texture to a diversity of dishes.
Nutritional profile
Broccolini® baby broccoli is naturally low in energy, kilojoules,
calories, fat and sugars. It is a good source of folate, required
for healthy cells and is also a great source of Vitamin C,
providing more than three quarters of daily needs in one serving.
Broccolini® baby broccoli is also a source of dietary fibre for a
healthy digestive system.
Selecting the best
Look for fresh, dark green foliage and lighter green firm stalks.
To avoid copy products, look for produce carrying the Broccolini®
baby broccoli name and the Perfection Fresh tag.
Storage
Keep Broccolini® baby broccoli refrigerated at all times.
Outlets
Broccolini® baby broccoli is available at Woolworths (under the
Woolworths Fresh brand), Coles and at independent retail outlets
nationally.
Growing regions
Broccolini® baby broccoli is grown in Gatton and Stanthorpe,
Queensland; Currency Creek, South Australia; South East Melbourne
and Tatura, Victoria and Capel in Western Australia.
Seasonality
Broccolini® baby broccoli is available all year `round.
Serving suggestions
Broccolini® baby broccoli is best cooked quickly to retain maximum
crunch, colour and flavour. It is excellent steamed, stir-fried,
microwaved or blanched and is also delicious raw in salads or as
crudités with dips.
