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Old 18-01-2005, 05:55 PM
Pam Moore
 
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On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 21:59:15 +0000, Chris Hogg wrote:

I come across this term occasionally, especially in respect of its
Lutein and Zeaxanthin content, good for reducing the risk of
age-related macular degeneration (AMD, a form of partial blindness).
I'm not a vegetable gardener but I think it's an American term and I
assume it's a type of cabbage. Do we have a name for it over here?


Chris, here is a list of lutein values in foods.
http://www.luteininfo.com/whereraw

I have been trying to find a supplier of seeds of collard greens in UK
but no luck so far. Have a US friend who might send me some.

Pam in Bristol