Micro Italian parsley is very small in size, averaging 5-7 centimeters in length, and has slender and flexible lime green stems with 2-3 leaflets attached at the end of each stem. The deeply lobed leaves have triangular, serrated edges and are bright green, flat, smooth, and thin. Micro Italian parsley is tender, crisp, and succulent with a fresh, grassy aroma. It has a green flavor mixed with tangy, floral notes with hints of nutmeg, citrus, clove, and is reminiscent of celery, lemon, and pepper.
 
NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Micro Italian Parsley contains vitamins A, C, and K, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
 
APPLICATIONS

Micro Italian parsley greens are best suited for raw applications as they are predominately used fresh as a garnish. They are popularly used in Middle Eastern, European, American, and Brazilian cuisine and can be sprinkled on top of soups, stews, casseroles, salads, and combined into stocks, sauces, and condiments to add flavor. They can also be mixed into pasta dishes with tomato, cheese, or cream-based sauces, spread across boiled or mashed potatoes, or placed in sandwiches. Micro Italian parsley pairs well with herbs and spices such as basil, mint, oregano, chervil, chive, dill, and tarragon, potato, tomato, garlic, lemon, avocado, capers, meats such as beef, chicken, lamb, goose, and fish, clams, bulgur wheat, parmesan cheese, butter, risotto, rice pilaf, goulash, and chicken paprikash.