Turnips & Swedes
“The turnip or white turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa) is a root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its white, bulbous taproot.
Small, tender varieties are grown for human consumption, while larger varieties are grown as feed for livestock.”*
(Source- Wikipedia)
This video will teach you how to prepare a turnip of swede
Watch to see just how easy it can be when you know the correct knife skills.
The important thing to remember is that it takes time to build up speed. Go slow at first, speed will come over time. Precision and safety are key right now.
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Nutrition
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 92 kJ (22 kcal) |
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5.1 g
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| Sugars | 3.0 |
| Dietary fiber | 2.0 g |
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0.1 g
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0.7 g
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| Vitamins | |
| Thiamine (B1) |
(2%)
.027 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
(2%)
.023 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
(2%)
.299 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
(3%)
.142 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
(5%)
.067 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
(2%)
9 μg |
| Vitamin C |
(14%)
11.6 mg |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium |
(3%)
33 mg |
| Iron |
(1%)
.18 mg |
| Magnesium |
(3%)
9 mg |
| Manganese |
(3%)
.071 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(4%)
26 mg |
| Potassium |
(4%)
177 mg |
| Sodium |
(1%)
16 mg |
| Zinc |
(1%)
.12 mg |
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| Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
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(Source – Wikipedia)