What Is A Fiddlehead?

A fiddlehead is the tender growth of the Matteuccia Struthiopteris or more commonly known as the ostrich fern. It is a green vegetable that is considered to be a nutritional wonder. The end of a fiddlehead is curled in a tight spiral. This spiral shape resembles the head of a fiddle, hence the name “fiddlehead.”  

What Does A Fiddlehead Taste Like?

If you like the flavours of asparagus, spinach, and/or broccoli, then you will love the unique taste of fiddleheads!  

Did You Know?

- Fiddleheads have twice the antioxidant activity of blueberries.

- Fiddleheads are a non marine source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids.

- Fiddleheads are also rich in:

- Iron   

- Fibre   

- Potassium    

- Niacin    

- Riboflavin   

- Magnesium   

- Phosphorus    

- Vitamin A   

- Vitamin C   

- Zinc   

- Beta Carotene   

Fiddleheads are nutrient-dense.  Prepare nutrient-dense meals by adding nutrient-dense superfoods, like fiddleheads to your dishes.  Organify your life with wild harvested NorCliff Farms fiddleheads.  

To be healthy or unhealthy? The choice is yours.