Garden Spinach 750g
Product Information
Spinach
McCain Garden Spinach are made using only the best quality locally grown vegetables, harvested at its peak and frozen at its freshest to preserve quality, nutrition and taste. Our nutritious chopped spinach can be enjoyed on its own or in a variety of dishes providing delicious nutrition for the whole family to enjoy.
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No Prepping. No Preservatives.
Cook from Frozen
Storage Instructions
BEFORE OPENING: KEEP FROZEN AT -18°C OR BELOW.
AFTER OPENING: CLOSE THE BAG AND KEEP FROZEN AT -18°C OR BELOW.
Cooking Instructions and Suggestions
FOR BEST RESULTS COOK DIRECTLY FROM FROZEN.
- Place required quantity of Spinach into an equivalent amount of boiling salted water.
- Boil for approximately 3 minutes.
- Do not cover the pot with a lid.
- Drain the water.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place 250g Spinach in a suitable microwave container.
- Cover with cling wrap and pierce with a fork.
- Microwave on HIGH as per table below.
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650 – 750W |
5 minutes |
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850 – 1000W |
4 minutes |
- Season with salt and pepper.
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TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (as packed) |
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Single serving = 80g |
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Per 100g |
Per single serving |
% NRVs* per single serving |
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Energy (kJ) |
115 |
92 |
- |
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Protein (g) |
2.3 |
1.8 |
- |
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Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g) |
2 |
2 |
- |
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of which total sugar (g) |
0.5 |
0.4 |
- |
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Total Fat (g) |
0.0 |
0.0 |
- |
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of which Saturated Fat (g) |
<0.1 |
<0.1 |
- |
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Dietary Fibre# (g) |
2.2 |
1.8 |
- |
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Total Sodium (mg) |
124 |
99 |
- |
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Vitamin A (μg RE) |
168 |
134 |
15 |
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Vitamin B6 (mg) |
0.2 |
0.2 |
9 |
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Calcium (mg) |
136.0 |
108.8 |
8 |
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Iron (mg) |
1.3 |
1.0 |
6 |
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*NRVs = Nutrient reference values for individuals 4 years and older. #Prosky (AOAC, 1990). Information applies to product as packed. Nutritional information is based on South African Medical Research Council Food Composition Tables. **An additive and preservative free food as is the case with all frozen vegetables. |
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