Mloukhia, Coreta Powder 200g

The Coreta (Corchorus olitorius L.) is a species of dicotyledonous plants in the Malvaceae family (formerly classified in the Tiliaceae) native to India.

Its name is sometimes spelled “corette” or “vegetable corette”. Another vernacular name in French is “Jewish mauve” or vegetable marshmallow.

Potato is an astonishing herb, incredibly rich in minerals, at the base of a culinary tradition in many countries in Africa and even Asia.

This spice – a green powder, extracted from leaves of koreta dried in the shade and then ground – is the main ingredient of one of the pillars of Tunisian festive cuisine, mloukhia, a velvety sauce with heady aromas of undertones. drink.

Tunisian mloukhia is a recipe based on koreta, cooked for long hours, at least six or seven over low heat.

In Tunisia, mloukhia, which grows particularly in the southern oases, is synonymous with celebration and abundance.

It is a popular dish that cannot be missed. We serve it on the occasion of the Hegira New Year. An adage says that you have to start the year with a mloukhia so that it is 'green' and prosperous. Many families also offer it at weddings to bring luck to the spouses.”

Corete powder or Meloukhia also has a remarkable nutritional profile. This plant gives the spice richest in calcium. It contains 2000 mg of calcium per 100 g.

It is also the herb richest in magnesium: 600 mg of magnesium per 100 grams of spices. It is also rich in iron (87 mg per 100 g). It is also a good source of vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin E, group B vitamins).

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