Bryukva turneps

Rutabaga turneps or Brassica rapa subsp. rapifera belongs in accordance with the scientific classification to the Cabbage family. In its appearance, rutabaga turneps is not much different from the usual one. However, on an industrial scale, rutabaga turneps are grown as a fodder agricultural crop. True, this does not at all cross out the distinctive taste, consumer and useful characteristics of edible varieties of turnips rutabaga.

Like regular rutabaga, turneps refers to important agricultural crops that are cultivated everywhere, since the plant produces high yields and is distinguished by its resistance to abrupt changes in climatic conditions. The largest areas occupied for planting turnips are in Germany, the USA, as well as Denmark, Canada and England. It is noteworthy that both the terrestrial part of the turneps rutabaga and the fruits of the plant are used as feed for domestic cattle, as well as pigs.

Currently, breeders have bred not only an edible, but also an incredibly tasty variety of turnips rutabaga. It is worth emphasizing that rutabaga turneps can be not only tasty, but also a healthy food. The chemical composition of rutabaga turneps is enriched with such substances useful for the human body as vitamins of group B, C, E, K and PP. In addition, iron, zinc, choline, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, as well as selenium and saturated fatty amino acids can be found in the rutabaga turneps.

Rutabaga turneps is a rather unpretentious plant, which, along with turnips, radishes or radishes, can be grown on an infield. In order to make fresh vitamin salads in summer, turneps are sown in early spring. A delicious and healthy diet salad can be made from turneps rutabaga. It is enough to grate the root vegetable, add also pre-grated carrots, finely chopped onions, salt, vegetable oil and dill. such a light, quick-to-cook salad can be a great addition to meat dishes or new potatoes.

However, rutabaga turneps is suitable not only for salads made of fresh vegetables. Rutabaga is added to soups, and besides, the plant is great for making sauces. our ancestors used rutabaga not only as a tasty and healthy food. For a long time, rutabaga juice has been used as a medicine. Due to its vitamin-mineral composition, rutabaga turneps also has a positive effect. Rutabaga turneps is distinguished by its antiseptic, soothing and diuretic abilities.

Back in the last century, in folk medicine, rutabaga turneps were used as a medicine that helps to cure coughs. Rutabaga turneps occupies a special place in dietary nutrition. Root crops are great for low-calorie diets, which are shown to people with obesity and diabetes.