
08/07/2025
5 fun facts on radicchio
•Long ago, a Roman writer in the 15 century named Pliny the Elder wrote about radicchio. In his book Naturalis Historia, he said it could help clean blood
•Radicchio is a type of chicory, not a cabbage and part of the Asteraceae family
•While radicchio has a distinctive bitter flavor raw…. grilling, roasting, or sautéing, softens the bitterness, bringing out a slightly sweet and nutty taste
•it’s rich in vitamins but it also contains antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health.
• soaking the leaves in water reduces the bitter flavour.