Title: Hearts of palm Facts, Health Benefits and Nutritional Value
Headings: Hearts of palm health benefits and nutrition
Hearts of palm health benefits and nutrition
History
Health Benefits of Hearts of palm
Culinary uses
Precautions
What is Hearts of Palm?
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Content: The main variety to be domesticated is Bactris gasipaes commonly known as peach palm in English. This variety is popular for canning. They are self-suckering and form multiple stems (upto 40) on one plant. The palms are selectively bred in order to exclude vicious thorns of its wild cousins. The harvesting process is considered to be labor intensive. While harvesting heart of palm, the tree is cut down and bark as well as fibers is discarded. The hearts of palm is light, mild and crunchy. It resembles white asparagus and could be baked, sautéed, blanched or marinated. It has abundant protein, fiber, iron, manganese and Vitamin C.
Hearts of palm is covered in a tough cylindrical and ivory husk. It has velvety and tender flesh possessing a delicate flavor.