Certified organic fresh frozen chopped kale from Belgium, Europe. No use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. GMO-free. Freshly harvested, blanched, chopped, compressed into dices, and then individually flash-frozen (IQF) for freshness and quality. When it comes to green vegetables, kale is the most popular together with spinach. Compared to spinach, kale is slightly bitter. The most popular way to prepare kale is in a smoothie, followed by soup and pasta. Blanching is a non-chemical simple process of scalding the vegetables for 60 seconds in 90°C (200°F) hot water and then shock cooling in ice water to stop the cooking process. Blanching stops enzyme actions that cause loss of flavor, color, and texture, it also cleanses the surface of dirt and organisms, brightens the color, and helps to preserve the vitamins. Please note that blanching does not fully cook the vegetable, so cooking is recommended before consumption. Due to repackaging, the 1kg bags do not hold the organic JAS certification mark, but rest assured the kale is produced within Japan's certified organic standards. About Certified Organic ✔ Strictly tested for E Coli, coliforms, molds, yeasts as well as listeria and salmonella and therefore meets very high microbiological safety standards.✔ Free of harmful synthetic chemical inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides or any food additives.✔ Free of genetically modified seeds (non-GMO)✔ The farmland and soil in use are free of any chemical treatments.✔ Organic produce is heavily regulated. Producers and importers are checked and inspected by governmental bodies or certified third parties. Organic certification requires detailed bookkeeping and documentation for 100% traceability. "Certified organic" is a protected phrase and the use is legally restricted.✔ Organic farming is more sustainable when it comes to holistic food production. The lack of harmful pesticides is better for the environment.✔ Organic produce comes mostly from family-owned farms that own smaller acres of organic land.It is also important to mention that organic produce is more cost-intensive. Organic farming has lower yields compared to conventional farming and is oftentimes more labor-intensive as well. Additionally, organic certification and audits require annual fees for producers, exporters, and importers resulting in higher prices for the end consumers. Please note that non-GMO and chemical-free produce will often have a minor degree of defects; these may include individual differences like slight deformities, discoloration, and under/over ripeness. In rare cases there may be insect damage, scratches, or mold which cannot be seen during inspections. However, these are not harmful and can simply be removed. Thank you for your understanding. Contents Contents 1 pack Weight 1kg (2.2lbs) Package Dimensions 16 x 9 x 30cm (6.3" x 3.5" x 11.8") Shipping & Handling Shipping Shipping and delivery is frozen Handling Keep frozen below -18°C (0°F) Best By Check product label. Usually more than 3 months. Cooked/Uncooked Blanched. Cooking is recommended before consumption. Details Ingredients Organic Kale Packaging Resealable aluminum food bag Country of Origin Belgium Nutritional Facts 100g serving sizeEnergy: 46kcalProtein: 4.0gTotal Fat: 1.0gTotal Carbohydrate: 4.0gSodium: 20mg
