Also call: Rutabaga
 | DESCRIPTION
|
A root vegetable with yellow flesh and a pale yellow skin.
| HISTORY AND ORIGIN
|
It's believed to be hybrid of the cabbage and the turnip,
was probably developed in Bohemia in the 17th century.
| BUYING AND STORAGE
|
Choose firm, clean swedes and heavy for its size.
Avoid soft and old-looking swedes. Store in the refrigerator wrapped
in the plastic bag and will last up to 1 week.
| PREPARATION AND USE
|
Wash and peel off outer skin. Cut into chunky
pieces, can be boil, microwave and mashed. Use in soups, stews,
casseroles, and pancakes.
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
|
An excellent source of vitamin C.
| MAJOR NUTRIENTS |
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SERVING SIZE: 100 grm
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| * ENERGY: |
150 |
kj |
* IRON: |
|
grm |
| * PROTEIN: |
|
grm |
* POTASSIUM: |
|
grm |
| * FAT: |
|
grm |
* CALCIUM: |
|
grm |
| * CARBOHYDRATE: |
7 |
grm |
* VITAMIN A: |
|
ug |
| * DIETARY FIBRE: |
1.6 |
grm |
* VITAMIN B: |
|
mg |
| * SODIUM: |
|
mg |
* VITAMIN C: |
28 |
mg |
| VARIETY
|
CHAMPION:
PURPLE TOP:
ROYAL ROSE:
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