Spinach, from the Chenopodiaceae family, is a very popular vegetable, not only for its particular flavor, but also for its extraordinary nutritional value. There are numerous varieties, each with certain characteristics. What they have in common is the green color of their leaves, gathered in rosettes, which arise from a more or less branched stem, which comes from a strong reddish-violet root.   

Its origin is probably in Persia. The main producing countries today are: Spain, England, Holland, Belgium, France and Italy.   

Spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables in the world. It contains vitamins A, B, C, E and K. It also contains a very high percentage of iron. In addition, it contains carbohydrates, fiber and calcium. Spinach is one of the vegetables with the highest nutritional content that exists.  

Cooked spinach is eaten hot or warm with eggs, or in any of the many recipes dedicated to this vegetable, which is associated with strength and energy due to its nutritional value. It can also be eaten raw in salads.   

Spinach is kept in the refrigerator in a plastic bag to prevent dehydration.