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        "rendered": "<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Lamb&#039;s lettuce (Valerianella locusta)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Valerianella locusta<small>Honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), formerly Valerian family<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Also<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Rapunzel, lamb&#039;s lettuce, corn salad<small>depending on the region<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Nutty, mild<small>delicate rosettes<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Europe<small>wild in fields and meadows<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The winter salad<small>Beta-carotene, vitamin C, iron<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">October to March<small>Hardy outdoors<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lamb&#039;s lettuce is the salad that grows in winter \u2013 and one of the most nutrient-rich: more beta-carotene, vitamin C, and iron than head lettuce. It&#039;s the &quot;Rapunzel&quot; of the fairy tale. Wash thoroughly, choose field-grown produce if possible, and dress with a little acid to help absorb the iron.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>Rapunzel from the fairy tale<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lebensmittel-feldsalat.jpg\" alt=\"Feldsalat-Rosette auf wei\u00dfem Hintergrund\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">In the Grimm fairy tale, the pregnant woman longs so much for the rapunzel from the sorceress&#039;s garden that she gives up her first child for it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Lamb&#039;s lettuce grows wild in fields, vineyards, and along roadsides throughout Europe. For a long time, it was considered a weed, gathered in winter when fresh greens were scarce; it wasn&#039;t until the 17th century that it was cultivated intentionally in France.<\/p>\n<p>The rosettes are winter-hardy and continue to grow even at temperatures just a few degrees above freezing. The name Rapunzel regionally referred to lamb&#039;s lettuce, but in the Brothers Grimm&#039;s time, it likely referred to the rampion bellflower, whose roots were also edible. In the Palatinate and Baden regions, lamb&#039;s lettuce with bacon and potato dressing is a traditional winter dish.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What lamb&#039;s lettuce does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Lamb&#039;s lettuce is one of the <strong>most nutrient-rich salads<\/strong>It provides beta-carotene, vitamin C (around 38 mg per 100 g), folate, iron (about 2 mg), potassium and vitamin K - and that in the middle of winter, when fresh greens are otherwise scarce.<\/p>\n<p>In a large observational study, a daily portion of green leafy vegetables significantly slowed age-related cognitive decline; lamb&#039;s lettuce is one such vegetable. The iron is plant-based and is better absorbed when consumed with vitamin C \u2013 lamb&#039;s lettuce provides some of this itself, and a lemon or apple dressing provides additional benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Like other leafy greens, greenhouse-grown lamb&#039;s lettuce can be very nutritious in winter. <strong>nitrate<\/strong> This is because more of it remains in the leaves when light is low. For adults, this is not a problem in normal quantities; lamb&#039;s lettuce is not intended for infants anyway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 38 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 2 mg<\/b><span>Iron per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>0 \u00b0C<\/b><span>It will continue to grow at this temperature.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>17th century.<\/b><span>Targeted cultivation began in France<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in lamb&#039;s lettuce<\/h2>\n<p>Lamb&#039;s lettuce contains a lot of water, <strong>Beta-carotene<\/strong>, Lutein, <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong>, It contains folate, vitamin B6, vitamin K, iron, potassium, magnesium, and some omega-3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid). The essential oils of the valerian plant give it its slightly nutty aroma.<\/p>\n<p>It can be very versatile depending on the growing conditions and the season. <strong>nitrate<\/strong> contained; field-grown produce in winter usually contains less than greenhouse-grown produce.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes lamb&#039;s lettuce stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Lamb&#039;s lettuce is tender and nutty - it likes warm, strong dressings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">iron<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Lemon &amp; Apple<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin C in the dressing improves iron absorption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">carotene<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Oil &amp; nuts<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Beta-carotene is fat-soluble - add walnut oil and roasted kernels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Classic<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Bacon &amp; Potato Dressing<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Palatinate style: warm potato dressing, diced bacon, onions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">winter<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Beetroot &amp; Orange<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A colorful winter salad full of vitamins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">protein<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Egg &amp; Lentils<\/i><\/div>\n<p>As a main meal with boiled egg or beluga lentils.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">fruit<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Pomegranate &amp; Pear<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Sweet and sour with a nutty aroma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Wash<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>unwashed<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The rosettes hold soil and sand - rinse them several times in plenty of water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>long storage<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Lamb&#039;s lettuce wilts quickly - store it in a damp cloth in the refrigerator for one to two days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">dressing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Turn it on too early<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The delicate leaf collapses immediately \u2013 only when served.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">infants<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not for <i>infants<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Not during the first year of life because of the nitrate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Medications<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not fluctuating with <i>Marcumar<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin K - eat regularly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Wild<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>wild<\/i> without certain determination<\/div>\n<p>Young rosettes can be mistaken for other plants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where he belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Lamb&#039;s lettuce with potato dressing<\/span><span class=\"w\">Warm, with bacon and onions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Winter salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With beetroot, orange and walnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Lamb&#039;s lettuce with pear<\/span><span class=\"w\">And blue cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Lamb&#039;s lettuce pesto<\/span><span class=\"w\">With walnuts and Parmesan cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">With egg<\/span><span class=\"w\">And mustard vinaigrette.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Green smoothie<\/span><span class=\"w\">With apple and banana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">On pizza<\/span><span class=\"w\">Placed on after baking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">With lenses<\/span><span class=\"w\">Beluga lentils and balsamic vinegar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">With pomegranate<\/span><span class=\"w\">And feta.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">Briefly pureed into potato soup.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Trim the root ends, but leave the rosette intact. Rinse several times in a large bowl of cold water and spin dry thoroughly \u2013 wet leaves won&#039;t absorb dressing.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>The vitamin salad for winter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Lamb&#039;s lettuce with orange and walnut<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash and spin dry two handfuls of lamb&#039;s lettuce.<\/li>\n<li>Fillet an orange and collect the juice.<\/li>\n<li>Mix orange juice, a teaspoon of mustard, a tablespoon of walnut oil, salt and pepper to make a dressing.<\/li>\n<li>Mix the salad, orange segments and a handful of roasted walnuts just before eating.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>A vitamin-rich winter meal: Vitamin C from oranges and lamb&#039;s lettuce, beta-carotene and iron from the lettuce, omega-3 from walnuts and oil. This combination improves the absorption of iron and carotene.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>As a side dish or light meal, several times a week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>Lamb&#039;s lettuce is not described in Ayurveda. Like other bitter leafy greens, it is considered cooling and light today, good for Pitta and Kapha, and better for Vata with a warm dressing and oil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>Lamb&#039;s lettuce is not mentioned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Leafy greens are generally described as cooling and moistening; in winter, TCM recommends combining them with warming ingredients such as walnuts or mustard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nitrate:<\/strong> Not suitable for infants; prefer free-range produce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood thinners:<\/strong> Maintain a consistent level of vitamin K.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wash:<\/strong> thoroughly, because of the soil and sand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> rarely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wild collection:<\/strong> only if the identification is certain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/walnuss-juglans-regia\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">walnut<\/span><span class=\"d\">The perfect partner in a winter salad.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/orange-citrus-sinensis\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Orange<\/span><span class=\"d\">Vitamin C for the dressing.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/spinat-spinacia-oleracea\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">spinach<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other leafy greens.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/leinoel\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Linseed oil<\/span><span class=\"d\">Omega-3 for the dressing.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/eisen-natuerliches-vitamin-c\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Iron with natural vitamin C<\/span><span class=\"d\">When there isn&#039;t enough iron.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/schwarzer-pfeffer-ganz\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Black pepper, whole<\/span><span class=\"d\">Freshly ground over the salad.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Morris MC et al. <em>Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline: prospective study.<\/em> Neurology 2018; 90(3): e214\u2013e222.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Institute for Risk Assessment: <em>Nitrate in food - questions and answers.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Brothers Grimm <em>Rapunzel.<\/em> Children&#039;s and Household Tales, No. 12.<\/li>\n<li>Aune D et al. <em>Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality - a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.<\/em> International Journal of Epidemiology 2017; 46(3): 1029\u20131056.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Corn salad, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>",
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        "rendered": "<p>Feldsalat (Valerianella locusta) Botanischer Name Valerianella locustaGei\u00dfblattgew\u00e4chse (Caprifoliaceae), fr\u00fcher Baldriangew\u00e4chse Auch Rapunzel, N\u00fcsslisalat, Vogerlsalatje nach Region Geschmack Nussig, mildzarte Rosetten Herkunft Europawild auf \u00c4ckern und Wiesen Bekannt f\u00fcr Der WintersalatBeta-Carotin, Vitamin C, Eisen Saison Oktober bis M\u00e4rzwinterhart im Freiland Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls HausmittelAyurveda &amp; TCMWarnhinweisePassend zum ThemaQuellen<\/p>",
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