| 1. | Color | Green |
| 2. | Pigment | Carotene, Carotenoids and Chlorophyll |
| 4. | Light Stability | Medium |
| 5. | Heat Stability | Medium - Good |
| 8. | pH Stability | Medium - Good |
| 9. | Applications | Delicatessen, confectionery, spice preparations, ice cream |
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a plant which is cultivated for its leavesto be used as a vegetable purposes. The leaves contain chlorophyll a and b, various carotinoids (including ß-carotene) and vitamins A, B2, B6 and C.