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Description/Taste
Collard greens are a headless forming cabbage, similar to kale. Their leaves are broad, paddle-shaped and grey green to deep green in color with contrasting succulent white ribs and veins. Their flavor is assertive, almost alkaline and true to its family, cruciferous in nature. Collard greens should be chewy in texture, a sign of good water content and freshness. Late winter and early spring provide the sweetest and most tender Collard greens.
Seasons/Availability
Collard greens are available year-round with peak season in late winter.
Current Facts
Collard greens are members of the economically important Brassicaceae family, known for its cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and kale. Collard greens contain a chemical compound called phenylthiocarbamide, known more simply as PTC. This compound is responsible for the bitterness that people taste when they eat Collard greens. Specific human genes determine whether a person can taste this bitterness. Not all humans can taste the compound's bitter tendencies, though it is a dominant trait in about 70% of the human population. Those who do taste the bitterness either enjoy bitter foods or absolutely dislike it.
Nutritional Value
Collard greens are loaded with health benefiting vitamins and compounds. They contain anti-inflammatory properties in the form of Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin K. They also contain the antioxidants beta carotene, Vitamins C and E and detoxifying glucosinolates, compounds that are being studied for their abilities to prevent cancer as well as cardiovascular disease.
Applications
Collard greens are synonymous with slow cooking and simmering in a pot with ham hocks. The broth created after about 90 minutes of simmering is known as pot liquor and it is equal parts vitamin rich, smoky and delicious. This ages old application is a benchmark for cooking Collard greens but there are many other ways to enjoy the greens. A quick braise or blanch allows for full nutritional retention and maximum flavor. They can also be added to baked dishes as well. Though many may say the bitterness is off-putting when eaten raw, Collard greens can add flavor and texture to salad mixes. Complimentary ingredients include garlic, pork, chicken, grilled steak,, mushrooms, potatoes, apple cider vinegar, lemon, bay leaves, bacon fat, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, tomatoes and chiles.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Although most Americans associate Collard greens with Southern Soul Food Cooking and its historical and cultural slave trade roots, they are also historically linked to to Asian cooking as well as Greek and Roman cooking. Collard greens are most popular in the Kashmir state of India, where they are literally a household staple of the entire population and eaten for their leaves and roots.
Geography/History
Collard greens are an ancient green native to Asia Minor with cultivation dating back to circa 5000 BC. From Asia Minor via trade routes, Collard greens expanded to Africa and Europe and eventually the Americas. By 1600 Collard greens had become globally cultivated. Today their distribution is vast and wide, making them a highly valued yet low cost global culinary commodity. Collard greens can be found in almost any market throughout all hemispheres.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
| San Diego Humane Society Oceanside Campus | Oceanside CA | 760-757-4357 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-788-8570 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
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University District Farmers Market
Cabrera Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States16470 SR 20 Mount Vernon WA About 19 days ago, 1/09/21 Sharer's comments : Digging these greens thinly sliced in my Italian soup this winter! 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 75 days ago, 11/14/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 251 days ago, 5/22/20 Sharer's comments : Gorgeous collard greens at specialty produce! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 307 days ago, 3/27/20 Sharer's comments : Collard greens fresh! 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood Family Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 452 days ago, 11/03/19 
Nam Dae Mun Supermarket
Nam De Mun
Near Clarkston, Georgia, United States5158 Memorial Dr. Stone Mountain GA 678-705-0220 About 523 days ago, 8/24/19 Sharer's comments : Collard greens at Nam Dae Mun Supermarket Near Atlanta 
Sweet Auburn Curb Market
Municipal Market Atlanta GA
Near Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesAbout 523 days ago, 8/24/19 Sharer's comments : Municipal Market located downtown Atlanta. Many vegetable venders and food hall. 
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Deklab Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United States3000 Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur Georgia 30031 404-377-6400 https://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com About 524 days ago, 8/23/19 Sharer's comments : Collard greens - here at Your Dekalb Farmers Market near Atlanta .. 
Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers - La Brea Ave.
Near Culver City, California, United States3480 South La Brea Ave Los Angeles CA 90016 323-294-4309 About 580 days ago, 6/28/19 
Albertsons
Albertson’s - Harbor Blvd
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2300-c Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 949-515-7227 About 587 days ago, 6/21/19 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 718 days ago, 2/10/19 Sharer's comments : Collard Greens spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
Near Coronado, California, United StatesAbout 723 days ago, 2/05/19 Sharer's comments : Collard Greens spotted at Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market. |
