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Used in salads and side dishes, endive is a member of the chicory family and is available as curly endive or Belgian endive.

Curly endive has larger, ripple-edged or ragged leaves that are green on the outer sections and cream colored closer to the stem and stalk. The outer leaves provide a bitter taste while the inner leaves are much milder. This crisp, broadleaf type of endive is also known as escarole, broad chicory, or common chicory.

Belgian endive has narrow, spear-shaped creamy white leaves with pale yellow tips. Belgian endive is grown in the dark to prevent the leaves from turning green. It has a mild taste and is more expensive than curly endive. Belgian endive is also known as chicon or witloof.

Endive
Curly Endive or Escarole
Endive
Belgian Endive
Red Belgian Endive
Red Belgian Endive

USDA Nutrition Facts

Endive, raw (USDA#11213)

Serving Size 1 head
Calories 17
Protein 1g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 3g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 314mg
Sodium 22mg
Cholesterol 0mg

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Glossary Terms
Curly Endive

Curly Endive

A variety of endive that is a member of the chicory family of greens. It grows prickly green leaves that provide a slightly bitter taste. It is commonly served as a salad green. ...
Belgian Endive

Belgian Endive

Used in salads, appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, and side dishes, Belgian endive has narrow, spear-shaped leaves that grow close and tightly wrapped around the head. The ...
Batavian Endive

Batavian Endive

A crisp, broadleaf type of endive most often served as a salad green that is also known as escarole, broad chicory, or common chicory. This member of the chicory family has broad ...
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