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Kohlrabi

Latin:

Brassica rupestris

A plant from the cabbage family, already known in ancient Rome.

Kohlrabhi has delicate sweet taste and can be eaten raw when added to salads

100 g kohlrabi – 33 kcal

Contains carotene, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, copper, phosphorous, chlorine, iodine and vitamins: B₁, B₂, B₆, C.

Antioxidant

Kohlrabi is rich in antioxidants and anti cancer substances, due to which eating it has a significant preventative effect against cancers. The greatest amount of beneficial substances are to be found in young leaves.

Serving kohlrabi

Kohlrabi has a delicate sweet taste, it can be eaten raw cut up in strips, added to salads, it’s also tasty when cooked or steamed, as well as when minced with meats or fish.

Kohlrabhi has anti cancer substances and are rich in antioxidants

For children Kohlrabi’s a vegetable that’s rich in mineral salts and vitamins, it has a good flavour and anti-allergens, which is why its recommended for small children.