$4.59Roland brand hearts of palm are vegetables harvested from the soft core of a palm tree. This particular product is harvested from multiple stems that regenerate after being trimmed down. Interestingly enough, hearts of palm were long considered “swamp cabbage” – a food that became synonymous with “poor people” and the Great Depression. Before long, though, people began to realize its rare tenderness and delicate nature, making it a vegetable in high demand.
For many centuries, hearts of palm have been eaten throughout South and Central America. In fact, as far back as 1492 (when Columbus sailed the ocean blue), Native Americans were eating them on a regular basis. While the natives probably weren’t completely aware of the vegetable’s health benefits, they probably had an inkling that the palm cores were good for them. Hearts of palm contain no cholesterol, an impressive amount of fiber, essentially no fat, and surprisingly low calories.
Our Roland brand hearts of palm are a product of Brazil, harvested from young trees that require 150 inches of rainfall annually to survive. They come canned, and are a great addition to a number of recipes. Some practical uses include blending them into spreads, eating them plain, or adding them to a fresh salad. Ingredients include hearts of palm, water, salt, and citric acid.
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