Bok Choy

Bok Choy

History

Bok Choy is a sweet and crisp member of the cabbage family that originated in China. Generations of seed selection trasformed a single plant into several new varieties, including the bok choi and Chinese cabbage in China and the turnip in the Mediterranean.

Source:

  • Beachside Produce
  • Garden Mosaics

    Ripeness

    Choose crisp, firm Bok Choy with no signs of wilting or damage from excess moisture.

    Storage

    Store in refrigerator in a plastic container. Do not wash until ready to use.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size: 1 cup shredded
    Amount Per Serving  
    Calories: 9  
      % Daily Value*
    Total Fat: 0.14g 0%
    Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
    Sodium: 46mg 1.92%
    Total Carbohydrate: 1.53g 0.51%
         Dietary Fiber: 0.7 0% 
         Sugars: 0.83g  
    Protein: 1.05g  
    Vitamin A 62.56% Vitamin C 52.5%
    Calcium 7.4% Iron 3.11%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    Source: USDA National Nutrient Database

    Fun Facts

  • Bok Choy is a distant relative of broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower.
  • Bok Choi is sometimes called soup “spoon” because of the shape of its leaves.
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