Of course, it's best to eat kale fresh because it's the only way to get plenty of nutrients. But if you have harvested or bought too much kale, you can also store it for up to five days. Learn how to keep your kale fresher longer below.

Kale is best frozen for storage

Store kale in the refrigerator

Fresh kale can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. It is important that you put it in the vegetable compartment, as the moisture is better regulated here. You should also store your kale whole in the fridge and never wash it, otherwise it will spoil faster.

The better alternative: Freeze the kale

While vitamins and minerals are lost with each passing day of storage in the refrigerator, the healthy nutrients are preserved in the freezer. The quicker you freeze your kale, the better. To store your kale in the freezer, follow these steps:

  • Trim the kale to fit in your storage container.
  • Discard brown or insect infested areas.
  • Rinse it briefly under running water.
  • You can then blanch it briefly or simply freeze it raw.

The kale will keep in the freezer for eight to ten months.

Process kale

Kale can be eaten raw, boiled, roasted or roasted. How to process kale:

  • They first all withered leaves and brown spots.
  • Then detach the individual leaves and trim them as desired.
  • Remove the tough stems.
  • Wash the leaves thoroughly.
  • Now you can roast, blanch or cook your kale as a soup or similar.

A real nutrient bomb

Especially in the USA, the kale breed Kale is currently a hit: A real nutrient bomb is hidden behind the inconspicuous kale - but of course only if it is eaten fresh. Per hundred grams Kale contains:

  • Protein: 4.28g
  • Calcium: 150mg
  • Iron: 1.47mg
  • Magnesium: 47mg
  • Phosphorus: 92mg
  • Potassium: 491mg
  • Naium: 38mg
  • Zinc: 0.56mg
  • Vitamin C: 120mg
  • Niacin: 1000 mg
  • Folates: 141 mcg
  • Vitamin A, RAE: 500 mcg
  • Vitamin A: 9990 IU
  • Vitamin K: 704.8 mcg

(Source: United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service: Kale)

tips

Add some kale leaves to your morning smoothie! Delicious and incredibly healthy.

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