Vegetables

Vegetables

The farm grows several varieties of vegetables throughout the year. Fresh from our fields you can choose from: Asparagus, Green cabbage, Pointed cabbage, Savoy cabbage, January King cabbage, Sprouts and Sprout tops, Kale, Runner beans, Fine beans, Pumpkins, Winter squash, Sweetcorn, Broccoli, Purple Sprouting broccoli, Leeks, Parsnips, Marrows and Spring greens. Subject to seasonal availability - please see individual product for more details.

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Aubergine/Eggplant
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Country of Origin: Spain/Holland

 

Aubergines are delicious grilled on the barbecue, in vegetable curries, Moussaka and of course Ratatouille, hollowed out and stuffed with a filling of your choice and roasted in the oven is a real crowd pleaser.

 

Nutritional Information: Aubergines are low in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol. High in dietary fibre, folate, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus and copper.

£1.75/500g
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Beetroot - Bunched
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Country of Origin: Holland/Germany

 

Beetroot is a versatile root vegetable full of flavour and colour to excite the senses. Not only can it be used to create delicious vegetable tray bakes but used as an ingredient; for juices, cakes and even dying egg shells for ornate food presentation. 


                           


Nutritional Information: Not only is beetroot great for boosting stamina and making muscles work harder, it also contains potassium, magnesium and iron as well as vitamins A, B6 and C, and folic acid. Beets also contain carbohydrates, protein, powerful antioxidants and soluble fibre. Three baby beetroot equal one of your recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.  Also, good news for mums to be because beetroot contains folic acid, which helps with normal tissue growth for children.

 

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Black Garlic 2 Bulb Tub
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"If you have not had this before, it really is quite special. Naturally heat-aged over a period of months this garlic is a highly sought-after ingredient in top restaurants world wide. Its perfect sweet syrupy flavour and garlic undertones make it a very versatile ingredient with a host of culinary uses. It is also delicious simply as a snack without the fear of garlic breath."

Pot contains 2 bulbs.

£4.50
Origin: Isle of Wight
Brand: The Garlic Farm
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A Family Business that has Grown from the Love of Garlic

We've been growing garlic on the Isle of Wight ever since Granny Norah planted those first few cloves in her garden over 40 years ago. We have spent all the years since exploring its history and origins, experimenting with the many different varieties here on "the Island" and creating many garlic infused products 

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Broccoli/Calabrese
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500g is approximately one head of Broccoli 

Country of Origin: UK (grown here at Stanhill Farm) 
                             Spain (when out of season)

 

Broccoli/Calabrese/Tiny trees whatever you like to call it, is a statutory essential to anybody’s weekly shop, the UK season starts around mid-May and continues through to October. The Spanish season then takes over for the remaining months.

 

Nutritional Information: Broccoli is packed with nutrients, such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate and potassium. It also contains vital B vitamins and is a source of fibre.  Research has shown broccoli can help to lower cholesterol.

£1.50/500g
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Butternut Squash
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Country of Origin: UK (September - November)
                           Spain/Portugal/Morocco/Greece (when out of season)

 

 

Butternut squash, the ideal companion to a Mediterranean tray bake, soup base and vegetable curry. 

 

 

 

Nutritional Information: Butternut Squash contains many vital poly-phenolic anti-oxidants and vitamins. It is very low in calories; provides just 45 calories per 100g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; but is rich source of dietary fibre and phyto-nutrients. Squash is one of the common vegetables that is often recommended by dieticians in the cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs. It has high levels of vitamin A, providing about 354% of RDA. Butternut squash is rich in B-complex groups of vitamins like folates, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, and pantothenic acid. It has adequate levels of minerals like iron, zinc, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.

£1.85/1Kg
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Cabbage - Pointed
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Country of Origin: UK (May - October) 
                             Spain (when out of season)
                             (Other names include Sweetheart or Tenderheart)

Nutritional Information: Cabbages contain a great deal of vitamin C. Other nutrients include manganese, magnesium, calcium and protein. Cabbage has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers when eaten regularly. Phytochemical compounds in cabbage can protect against prostate, bladder and gastrointestinal cancers. It can also lower the risk of breast cancer. For those with cancer, it is believed to slow the growth of metastatic tumors, especially in the case of breast cancer. Some cancers are thought to be aided by the presence of free radicals in the body. Nutrients found in cabbage can increase the antioxidant defenses in the body to neutralize free radicals. They also help the body to remove the deadly toxins that can lead to aging and cellular breakdown.

 

 

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Cabbage - Primo
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Country of Origin: UK 

Nutritional Information: Cabbages contain a great deal of vitamin C. Other nutrients include manganese, magnesium, calcium and protein. Cabbage has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers when eaten regularly. Phytochemical compounds in cabbage can protect against prostate, bladder and gastrointestinal cancers. It can also lower the risk of breast cancer. For those with cancer, it is believed to slow the growth of metastatic tumors, especially in the case of breast cancer. Some cancers are thought to be aided by the presence of free radicals in the body. Nutrients found in cabbage can increase the antioxidant defenses in the body to neutralize free radicals. They also help the body to remove the deadly toxins that can lead to aging and cellular breakdown.

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Cabbage - Red
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Country of Origin: UK (September - December)
                           Holland (when out of season)

Nutritional Information: Cabbages contain a great deal of vitamin C. Other nutrients include manganese, magnesium, calcium and protein. Cabbage has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers when eaten regularly. Phytochemical compounds in cabbage can protect against prostate, bladder and gastrointestinal cancers. It can also lower the risk of breast cancer. For those with cancer, it is believed to slow the growth of metastatic tumors, especially in the case of breast cancer. Some cancers are thought to be aided by the presence of free radicals in the body. Nutrients found in cabbage can increase the antioxidant defenses in the body to neutralize free radicals. They also help the body to remove the deadly toxins that can lead to aging and cellular breakdown.

£2.70/1.8Kg
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Cabbage - White
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Country of Origin: UK (September - December)
                           Holland (when out of season)

Nutritional Information: Cabbages contain a great deal of vitamin C. Other nutrients include manganese, magnesium, calcium and protein. Cabbage has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers when eaten regularly. Phytochemical compounds in cabbage can protect against prostate, bladder and gastrointestinal cancers. It can also lower the risk of breast cancer. For those with cancer, it is believed to slow the growth of metastatic tumors, especially in the case of breast cancer. Some cancers are thought to be aided by the presence of free radicals in the body. Nutrients found in cabbage can increase the antioxidant defenses in the body to neutralize free radicals. They also help the body to remove the deadly toxins that can lead to aging and cellular breakdown.

£2.70/1.8Kg
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Carrots
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500g is approximately 5 carrots.

 

Country of Origin: UK

Nutritional Information: Carrots are excellent sources of vitamins B and C as well as calcium pectate, an extraordinary pectin fibre that has been found to have cholesterol-lowering properties. The carrot is an herbaceous plant containing about 87% water, rich in mineral salts and vitamins (B,C,D,E). Raw carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and potassium; they contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamine, folic acid, and magnesium. Cooked carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, a good source of potassium, and contain vitamin B6, copper, folic acid, and magnesium. The high level of beta-carotene is very important and gives carrots their distinctive orange colour. Carrots are one of the best sources of carotene which is a strong antioxidant, but carrots also contain other phenolic compounds that are antioxidants.

Weight: 500g

 

 

 

£0.60/500g
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Carrots - Bunched
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Country of Origin: UK (grown here at Stanhill Farm)

Nutritional Information: Carrots are excellent sources of vitamins B and C as well as calcium pectate, an extraordinary pectin fibre that has been found to have cholesterol-lowering properties. The carrot is an herbaceous plant containing about 87% water, rich in mineral salts and vitamins (B,C,D,E). Raw carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and potassium; they contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamine, folic acid, and magnesium. Cooked carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, a good source of potassium, and contain vitamin B6, copper, folic acid, and magnesium. The high level of beta-carotene is very important and gives carrots their distinctive orange colour. Carrots are one of the best sources of carotene which is a strong antioxidant, but carrots also contain other phenolic compounds that are antioxidants.

 

 

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Cauliflower (Kent)
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Country of Origin: UK
                             France (when out of season)

Nutritional Information: Cauliflower is rich in potassium - good for blood pressure, and B vitamins needed for energy. Studies have also found it contains a nutrient called lecithin, which is good for your memory and the healthy development of a baby's nervous system.  Biotin, a water-soluble vitamin found in Cauliflower, has been shown to control dandruff. Biotin also helps thicken nails and reduce splitting and cracking.

 

£2.00
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Celeriac
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Country of Origin: UK (October - February)
                           Holland (when out of season)

Nutritional Information: Celeriac is low in saturated fat and very low in cholesterol. It is a very good source of potassium and phosphorous, and a good source of dietary fibre and vitamins B6 and C, magnesium and manganese. The nutritional value and health benefits of celeriac makes it ideal for maintaining optimum health weight loss.

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Chillies (Whole)
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Produce of India

£0.24/20g
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Courgettes
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250g is approximately one courgette.

Country of Origin: UK (June - October)   
                             Morocco/Spain (when out of season)

Nutritional Information: Courgette plays a role in promoting a well-rounded cardiovascular health. It is rich in nutrients like magnesium and potassium which help normalize blood pressure. The vitamin C content along with carotenoids stops the oxidation of bad cholesterol in the blood, thus preventing the occurrence of strokes and heart attacks. Courgettes are very low in calories and fats - a serving of 100 grams of courgette only has 15 calories.
 
Being rich in Vitamin C and lutein, eating courgettes can serve as an herbal remedy for people with vision disorders and sharpening the eyesight of those without. It has antioxidants that slows down the ageing process and helps the reconstruction of brain cells. Studies show that the vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids-content of courgettes help stimulate the body in absorbing fat-soluble antioxidants, thus, helping improve the memory.


£0.90/300g
Origin: UK
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Curly Kale from Stanhill Farm
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Country of Origin: UK (grown here at Stanhill Farm)

Nutritional Information: Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals, the health benefits of this baby leaf make it one of the most nutritious green vegetables around. Cooked Curly Kale provides more calcium for each 100g than milk or yogurt. In addition, 100g of the cooked leaves provides over half (55%) of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C - the antioxidant that helps to protect the body from free radicals. Kale provides rich nutritional ingredients that offer protection from vitamin A deficiency, osteoporosis, iron deficiency anemia, and believed to protect from cardiovascular diseases and, colon and prostate cancers.

£1.38/500g
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Fennel
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Country of Origin: Italy

Nutritional Information: Fennel contains many minerals and vitamins: vitamin C, fibre, manganese, potasium, magnesium, calcium, iron, vitamin B3. The vitamin C from the bulb of the plant is antibacterian and very useful to the immune system. Furthermore the fennel bulb is an important source of fibre which help reduce cholesterol levels. Also, the fibres from this herb can prevent intestinal cancer owing to the fact that they can eliminate toxins and cancerous substances from intestines. The herb is rich in potasium - an essential mineral which helps decrease the high blood pressure that can cause a heart attack.

£1.00
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Fine Beans
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Fine Beans

£1.80/150g
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Garlic
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Garlic

Spanish

£0.85
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Garlic - Smoked (Isle of Wight)
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Country of Origin: UK (grown at The Garlic Farm, Isle of Wight)

Nutritional Information: Garlic gives you a good boost of vitamins A, B and C, as well as lots of important minerals including iron, iodine, potassium, selenium, zinc, calcium and magnesium. It has long been proven to help protect the cardiovascular system, making the arteries more elastic and less prone to hardening. Garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties, meaning it can help you to fight off infections of either kind. It's thought that garlic, because of its antioxidant properties, can help slow the ageing process and ward off certain cancers. It has anti-inflammatory properties, and in some people can help ease symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism and gout. Some people have found that applying cut garlic directly to the skin can help to clear fungal skin infections like athlete's foot and ringworm more quickly.

 

 

£2.20
Origin: Isle of Wight
Brand: The Garlic Farm
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A Family Business that has Grown from the Love of Garlic

We've been growing garlic on the Isle of Wight ever since Granny Norah planted those first few cloves in her garden over 40 years ago. We have spent all the years since exploring its history and origins, experimenting with the many different varieties here on "the Island" and creating many garlic infused products 

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Ginger
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Country of Origin: China

Nutritional Information: Ginger contains many B vitamins and has been used throughout history to treat colitis, diverticulosis, nausea, gas and indigestion, paralysis of the tongue, morning sickness, vomiting, hot flashes and menstrual cramps. It is said to cleanse the colon and stimulate circulation. It has also been used to treat colds and sore throat.  Although ginger can be very spicy to the tongue it purportedly is good for indigestion. It is a safe and effective herb. There has been some research to suggest that it is very effective against motion sickness as well. Ginger helps to promote circulation and is a very mild stimulant. Ginger tea is said to be very effective in preventing colds.

£0.75/150g
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Leeks
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400g is approximately 1 leek.

Country of Origin: UK 
                             Germany (when out of season)

Nutritional Information: Leeks are rich in antioxidant vitamin C, helping to protect against cancer and to shield ‘bad' LDL cholesterol from the free radical damage that can cause it to stick to arterial walls. One large leek (100g) will also provide vitamin B6, which is important for the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, helps in the production of haemoglobin and antibodies in the immune system; iron, which prevents anaemia and fatigue, and boosts your resistance to disease; dietary fibre which prevents constipation and keeps the colon healthy.

 

£1.20/400g
Origin: UK
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Mushroom - Chestnut
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300g is approximately 13 mushrooms.

Country of Origin: Poland

Nutritional Information: Mushrooms are good sources of B vitamins, selenium, iron, and other minerals. They are also good at neutralizing free radicals. Mushrooms contain antioxidants that are not deactivated or destroyed by cooking. In addition to being antioxidant powerhouses, mushrooms contain unique compounds that appear to boost your immune defense. Many people believe that including mushrooms in their diet can help reduce their risk of cancer and studies have found that people who eat more mushrooms have lower incidence of certain types of cancer, including breast cancer and stomach cancer.

£1.80/300g
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Mushroom - Cup
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250g is approximately 12 Mushrooms.

Country of Origin: Poland

Nutritional Information: Mushrooms are good sources of B vitamins, selenium, iron, and other minerals. They are also good at neutralizing free radicals. Mushrooms contain antioxidants that are not deactivated or destroyed by cooking. In addition to being antioxidant powerhouses, mushrooms contain unique compounds that appear to boost your immune defense. Many people believe that including mushrooms in their diet can help reduce their risk of cancer and studies have found that people who eat more mushrooms have lower incidence of certain types of cancer, including breast cancer and stomach cancer.

£1.13/250g
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Mushroom - Field/Flat
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300g is approximately 3 to 4 Mushrooms.

Country of Origin: Poland

Nutritional Information: Mushrooms are good sources of B vitamins, selenium, iron, and other minerals. They are also good at neutralizing free radicals. Mushrooms contain antioxidants that are not deactivated or destroyed by cooking. In addition to being antioxidant powerhouses, mushrooms contain unique compounds that appear to boost your immune defense. Many people believe that including mushrooms in their diet can help reduce their risk of cancer and studies have found that people who eat more mushrooms have lower incidence of certain types of cancer, including breast cancer and stomach cancer.

£1.35/300g
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Onions - Red
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Country of Origin: England/Spain

Nutritional Information: The onion is an excellent source of flavonoids and quercetin, two phyto-chemicals that help Vitamin C strengthen blood vessels, decrease inflammation, lower blood pressure and even inhibit the growth of tumor in the colon. Other minerals found in onions include phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, selenium, among others.  Aside from calcium, onions have been newly identified to have a compound that inhibits Osteoporosis in women nearing their menopause.  The anti-bacterial properties in onions would also help relieve urinary tract infection. Onions also relieve constipation and flatulence, arthritis and gout, cleanse the blood, and boost the immune system.

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Onions - White
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Country of Origin: Spain

Nutritional Information: The onion is an excellent source of flavonoids and quercetin, two phyto-chemicals that help Vitamin C strengthen blood vessels, decrease inflammation, lower blood pressure and even inhibit the growth of tumor in the colon. Other minerals found in onions include phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, selenium, among others. Aside from calcium, onions have been newly identified to have a compound that inhibits Osteoporosis in women nearing their menopause. The anti-bacterial properties in onions would also help relieve urinary tract infection. Onions also relieve constipation and flatulence, arthritis and gout, cleanse the blood, and boost the immune system.

 

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Parsnip from Stanhill Farm
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300g - 500g is approximately one parsnip.

 Country of Origin: UK (October - March) (grown here at Stanhill Farm) 
                              Portugal (when out of season)

Nutritional Information: Parsnips contain B vitamins and folic acid. They are also a great source of fibre, folic acid, vitamins C, B6, and E, copper, manganese, niacin, magnesium, thiamin, potassium, pantothenic acid, riboflavin and much more. Fibre in parsnips lowers bad cholesterol and aids in the regulation of bowel movement while potassium helps the kidney function normally. The folic acid can also benefit expectant mothers and is thought to help combat heart disease, dementia and osteoporosis.

£0.90/300g
Origin: UK
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Rhubarb (grown here at Stanhill Farm)
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Country of Origin: UK 

Nutritional Information: Rhubarb is an excellent source of vitamin C, which is important to help support a healthy immune system. It is high in dietary fibre which helps to maintain regularity within the digestive system, and is a good source of calcium which is essential for strong bones and teeth. Rhubarb is low in sodium and saturated fat which makes it a very good food to help prevent heart related diseases. It is also high in vitamin K, which is thought to help prevent diabetes by reducing the onset and development of insulin resistance, and is also important because it allows your blood to clot normally. Rhubarb also contains lutein which helps neutralise free radicals, and contributes to healthy skin and eyes. 

 

£2.50/500g
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Shallot - Banana
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Banana Shallots

£1.05/300g
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Shallots - Round
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Round Shallots

£1.05/300g
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Swede
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Country of Origin: UK

Nutrional Information: The Swede is a great source of vitamins A and C. Its fibre content stimulates regular bowel movements, while its high levels of potassium provide it with natural diuretic properties. In addition, it is high in calcium and very low in calories.

 

£0.55
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