To make grow the hearts of palm, soft core of palm tree is used. Latin American uses it not only in making their cuisine but export it to the all other countries, either fresh or canned. France is its main exporter and mostly its exports are done from Puerto Rico and Brazil. People who like to add veggies in their food may welcome it in their meal. It either will be eaten as vegetable or can be included in salads.
It is not called by just this only name but have two other alternative names, which are “palmito” and “swamp cabbage”. It has pale straw while it is supple and of delicate flavor. Fresh hearts of palm are crunchy and canned hearts of palm are soft. The most preferable of its part is core, which is soft and sweet in taste. Whenever you intend to buy, buy it in pieces, as it will be easy to manage.
Canned Hearts of Palm Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 2
Weight 66g
Energy 18kcal
Energy 77kj
Protein 2g
Carbohydrate 3g
Total Sugar N/A g
Total Dietary Fiber 1.6g
Total Fat tr g
Calcium 38mg
Iron 2.1mg
Sodium 281mg
Potassium 117mg
Magnesium 25mg
Phosphorus 43mg
Vitamin A 0RAE
Beta-carotene 0 mcg
Lycopene N/A mcg
Folate 26DFE
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg