Radicchio

Gourmet red bitter leaf; premium salads and Italian cuisine.

Ecuadorian radicchio (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) is produced with controlled forcing for compact heads of intense red color with marked white veins. Balanced bitterness and crisp texture. Exported in 4–6 kg boxes for Italian, French, and European gourmet markets.

Origin

Cotopaxi & Imbabura, Ecuador

Harvest season

Year-round (forced production)

Export specifications

Caliber 300–500 g · 5 kg box · Cold 0–2 °C · 14–18 day shelf life