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Korean bellflower

Korean bellflower is the root of Platycodon grandiflorus, encountered fresh, dried or otherwise prepared for use as a food ingredient.

Korean bellflower root — illustrative ingredient image

About Korean bellflower

Korean bellflower is a common food name for the root of Platycodon grandiflorus, also known as balloon flower. The root is encountered fresh, dried, or prepared in other forms; this record does not state which form is intended.

The root may be used as a food ingredient, including in prepared dishes. Its appearance and texture depend on whether it is whole, sliced, dried, or otherwise processed, and no specific seasoning or recipe is established by the name.

Ingredient type
other

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English

Korean bellflower, Blanched

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Korean bellflower nutrition & diet

Korean bellflower nutritional value

Reference: Korean bellflower, Raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
41kcal
Protein
3.0g
Carbs
8.5g
Fat
0.4g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Nutrition depends on whether the root is fresh, dried, or otherwise prepared, and on the edible portion and any additions. Compare matching forms.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • 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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026) — F1050000000a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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