28/09/2026
Bitterness in greens isn’t a flaw. It’s a signal.
Rocket, chicory and kale taste bitter because of polyphenols. The flavour most people try to mask is the antioxidant itself.
And bitterness starts digestion before you’ve even swallowed.
Bitter receptors on your tongue send a signal down the vagus nerve: the stomach prepares acid, the liver increases bile flow, the pancreas releases enzymes. Your body knows food is coming and gets ready.
The same receptors exist in the gut itself, where they influence the hormones that control fullness and digestion speed.
Bitter herbs before a meal have been used for centuries long before anyone understood the mechanism.
In our menu, the bitterness stays. We don’t hide it.
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Organic Market & Food Marbella