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Salsify root

Salsify root is an edible root vegetable from an unspecified salsify type, generally cooked after peeling and cutting, with characteristics varying by cultivar and maturity.

Salsify root — illustrative ingredient image

About Salsify root

Salsify root is the edible root of a plant called salsify. The common name can refer to different related root vegetables, and this record does not identify a particular species or cultivar.

It is encountered as a fresh vegetable and may be peeled, cut, and cooked, though the record does not specify preparation. The root is generally firm when raw; its appearance, texture, and flavour vary with the type, maturity, and handling.

Ingredient type
other

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Local names for salsify root

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English

salsify

English

salsify root (raw)

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Salsify root nutrition & diet

Salsify root nutritional value

Reference: Salsify, flesh only, raw

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

Calories
27kcal
Protein
1.3g
Carbs
10.2g
Fat
0.3g

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

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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: Composition of foods integrated dataset (CoFID), 2021 — 13-334 ↗. 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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