Black nightshade
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Descripción
Black nightshade is the edible variant of Solanum americanum Mill and is used as a herb and a vegetable in various cuisines throughout the world. Its leaves and young shoots are used.
Nombre botánico
Solanum americanum Mill.
También conocido como
American black nightshade, Small-flowering nightshade
Origen
Native to the Americas
Tamaño
All Sizes
Producto
Purple Herb
Recomendaciones de conservación
Black nightshade requires cool, humid conditions to maintain freshness.
Temperatura
32 - 50°F (0 - 10°C)
Humedad
80-100%
Vida útil
7-14 days
Embalaje
Keep in breathable containers, maintain high humidity
Handle carefully to prevent bruising, keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Información nutricional
Black nightshade is rich in antioxidants and has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties. Although it is considered toxic in large quantities, it can be safely consumed in moderation. The nutrition facts of black nightshade per 100 grams serving are approximately as follows Energy 105 kJ Carbohydrates 21 grams Fiber 1.5 grams Protein 2.5 grams Fat 0.7 grams Ash 6.2 grams Calcium 56 milligrams Copper 0.5 milligrams Iron 1.5 milligrams Magnesium 23 milligrams Manganese 0.4 milligrams Phosphorus 20 milligrams Potassium 554 milligrams Sodium 20 milligrams Vitamin A 145 micrograms Vitamin C 130 milligrams Vitamin E 1.3 milligrams Vitamin K 19 micrograms Folate 22 micrograms
"Edible herb variant with toxic cousins"