DESCRIPTION
Product: Artichoke Leaf Powder
Latin Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Other Names: Globe Artichoke, Green Artichoke, French Artichoke, Alcachofra, Alcachofera, Artichaut, Tyosen-azami, Alcachofa, Alcaucil, Artichaut Commun, Artischocke, Cardo, Cardo de Comer, Cardon d'Espagne, Cardoon, Garden Artichoke, Gemuseartischocke, Kardone, Tyosen-Azami. & Heartichoke.
Description: This native of the Mediterranean have similar characteristics to the thistle, it is a tall plant with a growing habit of 1–1.5 metres in height with a width of up to 1 metre. The leaves are arching, deeply lobed, silvery grey-green and between 50–82 cm long. The flowers are approximately 8–15cm in diameter with numerous triangular ‘scales’ which are green in colour with a reddish-purple tint, the scales are topped with many fine stamens that are lilac-purple in colour.
SUGGESTED USE
Artichoke powder can be added to dips, sauces, soups and to homemade pasta; it can also be made into a tea to be drunk as a digestive after meals. Different shades of green dye can also be obtained from artichoke powder, depending on the mordant used.
SHELF LIFE
Shelf life of two years provided that goods are stored in an airtight container in ambient conditions.
