Organic Purslane, Portulaca oleracea

Organic Purslane, sold in bunches.

This superfood is rich in the essential Omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid;  minerals: zinc, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium, & calcium; and Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, & E.   Purslane contains betalain alkaloid pigments in the reddish stem, betacyanin pigments in the yellow flower petals, and betaxanthin in the leaves. All these pigments provide powerful antioxidant and antimutagenic effects. Rich in fiber, it is one of the vegetables with the lowest calories at 16kcal/100g.