Leek

Allium porrum

An emblematic winter vegetable of the Normandy kitchen garden, mild and faintly sweet, rich in prebiotic fibre, known as a diuretic and an ally of transit.

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✓ Benefits

✓ Diuretic and cleansing (rich in potassium, low in sodium)
✓ Prebiotic fibre (inulin): feeds the intestinal flora
✓ Promotes good transit
✓ Provides vitamin B9, vitamin K and antioxidants
✓ Very low in calories, light and filling

! Contraindications

• High in FODMAPs: caution with irritable bowel
• Possible bloating in sensitive guts
• Rich in vitamin K: caution with vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants
• Contains oxalates: moderation in cases of kidney stones

This information is provided for guidance only and is not a substitute for medical advice. In case of doubt, ongoing treatment, pregnancy or breastfeeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.

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Our products with leek

❄️ Winter

Beef Broth

A clear, amber broth, slowly simmered with beef from Normandy, kitchen-garden vegetables and a bouquet of herbs, lifted by a hint of ginger and black pepper. Deep, comforting and fragrant, to sip from a cup or to cook with.

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