Spinacia oleracea – the spinach botanical name or spinach Latin name is a much loved dark leafy vegetable. It has been grown for a long time due to its valued nutritional benefits that include vitamins A, C, E, and K and fibre, folate, magnesium, and other vital anti-oxidants
Other species of plants commonly called spinach in different parts of the country include New Zealand spinach, the Tetrogonia expansa in the Aizoaceae family.
Spinach is sold as loose bunches, packed in bags, frozen or canned. Fresh spinach loses most of its nutritional value when stored longer than a few days.
Production Marketing And Storage Of The Spinach Family
There’s a clear distinction between the older varieties of spinach and the more modern varieties currently grown. All the black keys tend to bolt too early in warm conditions.
Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A, C, E, K, folate, fibre magnesium and other vital anti-oxidants. Recent studies have also shown that spinach contains opioid peptides known as rubiscolins.