銀邊生菜 (Silver Leaf Lettuce)

新品種 New Species

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羽衣甘藍 (Kale)

羽衣甘藍 ，源自黑海和地中海之間的地區和東邊的地中海。羽衣甘藍品種繁多，有綠色捲葉 (最常見)、紅色捲葉、黑捲心菜 (恐龍)、平葉、羽狀葉等。普遍來說，羽衣甘藍味道偏苦，纖維較粗，但營養價值十分高，含有極高的維生素。羽衣甘藍多用於沙律、蔬果汁和快炒。

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Kale originated in the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor. There are many varieties of kale: for example, green curly kale, red curly kale, nero black kale, hungry gap kale, red russian kale, etc. In general, it has a slightly bitter taste, with high dietary fiber, while it is nutrient rich: for example, high in vitamins. Kale is good for salad, juice and pan-fried.

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芝麻菜 Arugula Lettuce

芝麻菜，又名為火箭菜，歐洲和中亞原產。波浪形菜邊，菜片瘦長，似羽毛，顏色嫩綠。食落芝麻味香濃，然後回甘或者嗆辣。食用芝麻葉可抗氧化，提高體內免疫力。芝麻菜可以生食，也常見用來做披薩和意粒。

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Arugula lettuce, also known as rocket lettuce (in the UK), originated in Europe and Central Asia. Its leaf shape is like a feather with a fresh green color. It first tastes with strong sesame flavor, then followed by a slightly bitter taste. It appears to be high in antioxidants which support the immune system. It can be eaten raw, but also used in making pizza and pasta.

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芥末生菜 Mustard Lettuce

芥末生菜， 日本菜也。裂狀葉，色綠，味辛辣嗆口，含有鎂、鈣等。廣泛用於生魚片、壽司等料理中。炒食也可，口感鮮嫩，但嗆辣味會減少。

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Mustard lettuce (scientific name: brassica juncea 'wasabina'), whose leaves are green and fur-like, tastes spicy, while containing rich magnesium, calcium. It is widely used in sushi and Japanese cuisine. After being fried, it will become tender, but lose its spicy flavor.

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(紅)羅馬生菜 (Red) Romaine Lettuce 

羅馬生菜，土生卡中東和地中海一帶。菜色綠如翡翠，紅羅馬生菜則會紅得發紫。葉片寛大，爽脆多汁，味帶清甜，略有回甘。羅馬生菜含豐富膳食纖維、維他命C及礦物元素，最適合做沙律菜食用，特別是凱撒沙拉。

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Romaine lettuce originated in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. With a light emerald green color, or a purple-red color, it has a wide leaf shape, and is crunchy and juicy. It tastes sweet and fresh, with a slightly bitter after taste. It contains rich deity fiber, vitamin C and minerals, and is most suitable for salads, especially Caesar salads.

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(紅色)小松菜 (Red) Kosmatsuna

日本小松菜，最初於東京的「小松川」地區栽種。菜狀渾圓而厚實，葉色深綠，或者紫紅，味甘甜而青澀。富含維生素C、β胡蘿蔔素及礦物質。可生食、醃漬、熱炒、汆燙，也可打成果汁。

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Kosmatsuna,  also known as Japanese mustard spinach, originated in Tokyo, Japan. Its leaf shape is round, with a dark green or purple-red color. While having a bitter-sweet flavor, it contains rich vitamin C, β-carotene and minerals. Besides being eaten raw, it can also be pickled, fried, blanched, or made into juice.

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