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Greater burdock root

Greater burdock root is an edible taproot with a mild, earthy sweetness, commonly peeled, sliced and cooked by simmering, braising, stir-frying or roasting.

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About Greater burdock root

Greater burdock root is the long edible taproot of a burdock plant, used as a vegetable in several cuisines. It is commonly peeled or scrubbed, sliced or cut into strips, and cooked by simmering, braising, stir-frying or roasting. The root is firm and crisp when raw, becoming tender with cooking, and has a mild, earthy flavour with a slight sweetness.

Fresh roots are generally brown-skinned with pale interiors; they may be sold whole, cut, or pre-prepared. Dried burdock root is also sold, often for infusions, and is a different form from the fresh cooking vegetable. Young roots tend to be less fibrous than older ones, while cut surfaces can darken after exposure to air.

Ingredient type
whole food

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racine de bardane

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Greater burdock root nutrition & diet

Greater burdock root nutritional value

Burdock root, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
72kcal
Protein
1.5g
Carbs
17.3g
Fat
0.1g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Fresh root, dried root and prepared infusions have different water content and edible form; they should not be compared as equivalent portions. Cooking also changes moisture and measured composition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Burdock root, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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