Fresh spinach

Fresh spinach is a leafy green vegetable highly valued in cooking for its mild flavor and versatility. It is characterized by its tender and fleshy leaves that have a deep green color, indicating its high concentration of nutrients. Spinach is originally from Persia (modern-day Iran) and has been cultivated for centuries, later spreading to Europe and America, where it has become a staple ingredient in numerous recipes.

This food is rich in iron, vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid, and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice to include in salads, stews, soups, omelets, and green smoothies. Furthermore, spinach aids in visual health, immune function, and red blood cell formation.

In different regions of Latin America, fresh spinach may also be known as common spinach, although in some countries it is simply referred to as spinach. It is not common for it to have very different synonyms, but it is sometimes confused with chard due to their resemblance, although they are distinct vegetables.