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Swede
100 g swede – 11 kcal
Swede contains glucose, mineral salts, vitamins from groups B and C.
Good and cheap
It’s cultivated in moderate and cool climates – it’s not a particularly demanding plant and tolerates low temperatures. It’s a recognised variety of vegetable and animal feed. It was very popular before the potato became widespread.
Swede in the kitchen
Swedes can be eaten instead of potatoes with meat dishes, it’s usually boiled, steamed or roasted. It’s also an ingredient for soups and vegetable dishes. In Norway it’s an essential ingredient for all dishes eaten in the festive seasons.
Swedes contains almost 90% water, they’re very filling, and contain few calories, so are particularly recommended for overweight people and those on slimming diets. They’re also known to have properties which prevent skin disease, hair loss and also strengthening hair. Syrup from swedes ease coughs.
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