Persinette® Cress is the Koppert Cress brand name for an edible plant. The cress differs from classic parsley in that the taste, due to the finer structure of the young plant, is much more subtle with a pleasant mouthfeel. Naturally, the cress is suitable as a decorative flavor enhancer for soups, meat, fish, and poultry. Add the cress just before serving the dish to prevent it from acquiring a bitter taste. Fresh, this cress is better than when it is cooked, fried, or dried.