mashu
Mashu root
Mashu root is a traditional Alaskan Indigenous food root reported as eaten raw or boiled, though its precise botanical identity and other uses remain unspecified.
About Mashu root
Mashu root is a traditional food root eaten by Indigenous people in Alaska. A U.S. Geological Survey publication describes it as eaten raw or boiled and reports that it was valued as a succulent, tender food. The source uses the name “mashu” for the root, supporting the catalogue’s specific root form.
The retrieved evidence does not establish a precise botanical identification for this catalogue label or provide a fuller account of its appearance, flavour, and other culinary uses. No ingredient-specific comparative nutrition information was located in the supporting sources.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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mashu root (raw)
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Mashu roots, raw (Alaska Native)
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Mashu root nutrition & diet
Mashu root nutritional value
Mashu roots, raw (Alaska Native)
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.
- Calories
- 135kcal
- Protein
- 5.8g
- Carbs
- 22.6g
- Fat
- 2.4g
Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.
No reliable ingredient-specific nutrition comparison was established from the retrieved sources.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot 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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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Mashu roots, raw (Alaska Native) ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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