Chard
What is Chard?
Chard is a leafy green vegetable, a variety of beet grown for its edible leaves and stalks. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated worldwide. The leaves can be eaten raw in salads when young, or cooked like spinach when mature.
Is Chard vegan?
Chard is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Chard a major allergen?
Chard is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Chard used for?
Chard is primarily used as a vegetable in cooked dishes, providing texture and a slightly earthy, mineral flavour.
Is Chard safe?
Chard is a nutrient-rich vegetable, providing vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like magnesium and potassium.
Why it's used
Chard is primarily used as a vegetable in cooked dishes, providing texture and a slightly earthy, mineral flavour. It is often sautéed, steamed, or added to soups and stews. Manufacturers may include it in prepared salads and ready-to-eat meals for its nutritional value and visual appeal.
Health notes
Chard is a nutrient-rich vegetable, providing vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like magnesium and potassium. It is a source of dietary fibre. Its consumption is generally considered part of a healthy diet.
Allergen info
Chard is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Chard
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