Organic Rockets Vegetables Arugula (芝麻菜)

Italy Organic Rocket Leaves (Arugula 芝麻菜)

Enjoy the fresh peppery bite of Italy Organic Rocket Leaves, also known as arugula, rocket leaves, rocket salad leaf, rocket veg, rocket vegetable, wild rocket vegetable, 芝麻菜, Eruca sativa or arugula Eruca sativa. These leafy greens are popular for salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, grain bowls and simple side dishes.

Rocket leaves have a tender bite with a fresh, peppery and slightly nutty flavour. They are especially good in arugula burrata salad, tomato salads, smoked salmon plates, pizza toppings, wraps and Mediterranean-style dishes.

Origin: Italy. Current packaging is labelled organic and fresh unwashed.

Italy Organic Rocket Leaves Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Italy Organic Rocket Leaves have a fresh peppery flavour with a slightly nutty finish. The leaves are tender, aromatic and more flavourful than many mild salad greens.

Rocket can be enjoyed raw or lightly cooked. Raw rocket gives salads and sandwiches a peppery lift, while lightly wilted rocket works well with pasta, eggs, mushrooms, steak, seafood and warm grain bowls.

• Fresh organic rocket leaves from Italy
• Also known as arugula leaves and 芝麻菜
• Peppery, nutty and lightly bitter flavour
• Tender leaves for salads and toppings
• Good for burrata, tomato, lemon and olive oil
• Suitable for pizza, pasta, sandwiches and wraps
• Current packaging is labelled fresh unwashed

Rocket Leaves, Arugula and 芝麻菜

Rocket leaves and arugula leaves refer to the same type of leafy green in most food and recipe contexts. In Singapore, customers may search for rocket veg, rocket vegetable, rocket salad leaf or 芝麻菜 when looking for this peppery salad green.

The botanical name is commonly listed as Eruca sativa, also referred to as arugula Eruca sativa. It is not baby spinach, Spinacia oleracea, 苋菜苗 or 金马仑小菠菜, even though some older descriptions may mix these names by mistake.

How to Use Organic Rocket Leaves

Organic Rocket Leaves are best known as a salad green, but they can also be used as a finishing leaf for warm dishes. Add rocket at the end so the leaves stay fresh and aromatic.

• Use in rocket salad with olive oil and lemon
• Pair with burrata, mozzarella or parmesan
• Add to tomato, avocado or citrus salads
• Use as a pizza topping after baking
• Toss through warm pasta just before serving
• Add to sandwiches, wraps and burgers
• Serve with smoked salmon, steak or grilled chicken
• Lightly sauté with garlic and olive oil for a warm side

Arugula Burrata Salad

Arugula burrata salad is one of the easiest ways to enjoy rocket leaves. Place washed rocket leaves on a plate, add burrata, tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, then finish with black pepper and sea salt.

For extra flavour, add prosciutto, peaches, figs, strawberries, roasted vegetables, toasted nuts or pesto. The peppery rocket balances creamy cheese and sweet fruit very well.

Rocket Vegetable Benefits and Nutrition Notes

Customers may search for rocket vegetable benefits or rocket vegetable nutrition. For a product page, it is best to describe rocket as a fresh leafy green that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Rocket leaves are naturally low in calories and contain water, plant fibre, vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, calcium, potassium and plant compounds found in leafy greens. Exact nutrition varies by growing condition, leaf maturity, storage and batch.

This is general food information and should not be treated as medical advice. This product page should not claim that rocket leaves prevent disease, reduce stroke risk, treat diabetes symptoms, lower blood pressure, support pregnancy outcomes or cure any health condition.

Organic and Fresh Unwashed Note

The current packaging is labelled organic and fresh unwashed. Please wash the rocket leaves thoroughly before eating or cooking.

As packaging and certification details may vary over time, please refer to the current product photo or contact SKC Fruits if you need to confirm the latest organic label, origin, pack size or availability before ordering.

How to Choose Rocket Leaves

Choose rocket leaves that look fresh, green and lively. The leaves should not be slimy, badly yellow, blackened, overly wet or sour-smelling.

• Choose fresh green leaves
• Look for tender leaves with good colour
• Avoid slimy or mouldy leaves
• Avoid badly yellow or blackened leaves
• Avoid packs with too much excess moisture
• Use delicate salad leaves soon after purchase

Storage and Handling

Keep Italy Organic Rocket Leaves refrigerated after delivery. Store them in the original packaging if unopened, or transfer to a dry container or produce bag lined with paper towel if there is excess moisture.

Because the current packaging is labelled fresh unwashed, wash the leaves only before serving or cooking, then drain and dry well. Avoid soaking for too long, as delicate salad leaves can wilt quickly.

• Refrigerate immediately after delivery
• Keep in original packaging where possible
• Keep dry and avoid excess trapped moisture
• Wash before eating or cooking
• Dry well after washing
• Use soon for best flavour and texture
• Do not leave at room temperature for long periods
• Discard if slimy, mouldy, sour-smelling or badly wilted