Organic Baby Bak Choi - 500g
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HK$48.00
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HK$48.00
Organic baby bak choi from Magic Organics Co.
A popular Chinese vegetable, loved by many Hongkongers. Bok choy is a variety of Chinese white cabbage that falls into the cruciferous vegetable category along with kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli.
Also called pak choi, it’s part of the Brassica genus of plants and is native to China. In fact, within China, it’s the most widely eaten brassica vegetable. However, people consume it worldwide.
You may be aware that cruciferous vegetables can be a key part of a healthy diet. However, you might be wondering what exactly bok choy has to offer.
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Why Are They Good For You?
Similar to other leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, bok choy is full of health-promoting nutrients, including a wide array of vitamins and minerals.
One cup (70 grams) of shredded bok choy has the following nutritional profile:
Calories: 9
Protein: 1 gram
Total fat: 0 grams
Total carbs: 1.5 grams
Total sugar: 1 gram
Fiber: 1 gram
Calcium: 6% of the Daily Value (DV)
Iron: 3% of the DV
Magnesium: 3% of the DV
Phosphorus: 2% of the DV
Potassium: 4% of the DV
Zinc: 1% of the DV
Manganese: 5% of the DV
Selenium: 1% of the DV
Vitamin C: 35% of the DV
Folate: 12% of the DV
Vitamin A: 17% of the DV
Vitamin K: 27% of the DV
Bok choy is an especially good source of vitamins C and K. It also contains some fiber, a critical nutrient found only in plant foods. Fiber supports digestive health and helps reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.
Credit: healthline.com
This is where your vegetables were grown.
Magic Organics Co veggies start their life on their farm in Qingyuan, Guangdong. MOC has 60,000 square meters of farmland perched up in the mountains, with direct access to clean water and fresh air - an ideal location for veggies to flourish.
For MOC, the search for the perfect land started in 2007 until they hit the jackpot; access to roads, labour, fresh water, away from major highways and of course, clean soil. MOC soil is free from toxic chemicals and heavy metals. There's no one above their farmland (they are located on a casual 45 minute drive up a mountain!) so there's no run-off from other farms.
MOC's farm was certified organic in 2012 and has maintained the certification every year since then. In other words, they never failed the test. You can shop with confidence in the safety of MOC produce.
Today, MOC serves families in Hong Kong by providing the best seasonal vegetables available through our pick up and home delivery service.
Below is MOC's farm in Qingyuan, Guangdong.
Magic Organics Co veggies start their life on their farm in Qingyuan, Guangdong. MOC has 60,000 square meters of farmland perched up in the mountains, with direct access to clean water and fresh air - an ideal location for veggies to flourish.
For MOC, the search for the perfect land started in 2007 until they hit the jackpot; access to roads, labour, fresh water, away from major highways and of course, clean soil. MOC soil is free from toxic chemicals and heavy metals. There's no one above their farmland (they are located on a casual 45 minute drive up a mountain!) so there's no run-off from other farms.
MOC's farm was certified organic in 2012 and has maintained the certification every year since then. In other words, they never failed the test. You can shop with confidence in the safety of MOC produce.
Today, MOC serves families in Hong Kong by providing the best seasonal vegetables available through our pick up and home delivery service.
Below is MOC's farm in Qingyuan, Guangdong.
