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Cultivated mushrooms with a white cap and stem. Primarily grown in Europe and English speaking countries.

Hawai Mix 400 g

Hawai Mix 400 g. A quick and healthy ready-made dish. Rice with green peas, corn and red peppers. A vegetarian dish.

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Brussel sprout

Latin:

Brassica oleracea var. gammifera

A biennial plant from the cabbage family cultivated for its green leaf buds. It is found growing in a moderate climate.

Brussels Sprouts helps maintain radiant skin

100 g 25 - 40 kcal
Contains fibre, iron, phosphorus, potassium, Vitamin C, B group vitamins, pro-vitamin A.

We' re going to have a baby!

Future moms are advised to include brussel sprouts in their diet as a source of folic acid. It is essential for the proper forming of the nervous system and lowers the risk of birth defects. As an excellent source of vitamin C, the leading antioxidant, the brussel sprout also helps mom to maintain a glowing and beautiful complexion. While the fibre content prevents the constipation often plaguing pregnant women.

Brussels sprouts as a reward

The prize for the topmost participants of European Union’s scientific programs is a Crystal Brussel Sprout.

Brussels Sprouts is excellent source of vitamin C

The Brussel miracle

It began as an autonomous-growth in 1750 in the vicinity of Brussels as a cabbage variety. The Belgians state, that it was first grown in 1821 and name brussel sprouts as a regional product of which, (next to waffles, chicory, cheeses and Belgian biscuits) the Belgians are most proud. Today’s variety of brussel sprouts is resistant to frost. This plant can grow up to one meter, from 20 to 75 small, compact miniature cabbages.

Success of the cabbage family

In the XXI century all vegetables from the cabbage family will become very popular.

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