Gobo: Edible Burdock
(Arctium lappa)
Nutritional Information:
A good source of minerals such as manganese and phosphorous.The carbohydrate inulin can comprise up to 50% of the plant's total mass. Burdock stimulates the uterus, so it is recommended that pregnant women not consume burdock.
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100g raw root contains:
- 320 mg potassium
46 mg calcium
54 mg magnesium
62 mg phosphorus
0.7 mg iron
0.18 mg manganese
1 µg beta-carotene
(trace) retinol
3 mg vitamin C
(trace) vitamin K
68 µg folic acid
How to Enjoy it:
Gobo root can only be eaten raw when very young, otherwise it should be cooked by boiling for 2 minutes or sliced and stir-fried. The strong large leaves make an excellent organic cooking foil for meat.
