Italian Parsley

Commodity Overview

Italian parsley differs from its curly cousin in that its leaves are flat, toothed and grouped in clusters of three on slender branches attached to a central stem or stalk (it is also known as flat-leaf parsley). It has a more pronounced, somewhat peppery flavor than curly-leaf parsley and has a fresh, bright scent.

PLUs

4901 parsley, Italian

Characteristics

Commodity: Herbs
Category: Cooking Vegetables
Appearance: Green and multi-branched; branches divided in three sections with multiple leaves growing from the stems
Flavor: Robust, somewhat peppery flavor
Size: Parsley can grow up to a foot tall
Color: Bright green
Shape: Triangular, flat, deeply toothed leaves
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Availability: Year-round

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