Opopanax hispidus
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Opopanax hispidus

Common name:
Yellow Herb

Local name:
Kaymacık, sarı otu

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable

Part of plant/stage of process:
basal leaves, raw

The plant is a perennial herbaceous with yellow flowers belonging to the Apiaceae family. It grows up to 160cm in height in disturbed and stony habitats. Young leaves are used in stews, cooked with cream or milk, or in pancakes and omelettes.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(26) 107.17
Water (g)89.2
Protein (g)1.57
Fat (g)0.31
Available carbohydrates (g)1.88
Dietary Fiber (g)4.65
Ash (g)2.39
Ca (mg)172
Fe (mg)3.39
Mg (mg)43
P (mg)46
K (mg)631
Na (mg)4
Zn (mg)0.47
Vit A-RAE (mcg)210
ß-carotene (mcg)2520
VitC (mg)5
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