Half spinach

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The four basic types of spinach are Savoy, Flat, Semi-Savoy and Baby. Savoy has dark green, crinkly and curly leaves, and is the type sold in fresh bunches or prewashed bags. Flat-or smooth-leaf spinach has broad, smooth leaves that are easier to clean than Savoy, This type is often grown for canned and frozen spinach, as well as soups, baby foods, and processed foods.  Semi-savoy is a hybrid variety of flat-leaf and Savoy, with slightly crinkled leaves. It has the same texture as Savoy, but it is not as difficult to clean. Baby spinach is of the flat leaf variety and is usually no more than 3 inches long.

Spinach should have crisp leaves with a dark green colour. Avoid spinach that is wilted or yellowed. Spinach is available in bunches, plastic containers, bags, frozen or canned.

If you purchased spinach in a bunch, remove any rubber bands or twist ties before storing. Wrap loosely in paper towel and store in a perforated plastic bag. Spinach purchased in a plastic container or bag can be stored as purchased.