Organic
Turnip
"A versatile and nutritious root vegetable."
Turnips are a crunchy, sweet and peppery root vegetable that belongs to the Brassica family.
Also known as
Turnip, Rutabaga, Navette, Shogoin turnip
Botanical name
Brassica rapa
Product Details
PLU Code
94619
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Greens › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in Europe and Asia over 2000 years ago.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Turnip
Turnips can be eaten raw or cooked, and their leaves can be used in salads or sautéed like kale. They are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K.
Nutrition Information
Here are the nutrition facts for Turnip:
Name Turnip is a low-calorie root vegetable with a nutrient-dense profile.
A 100g serving of turnip contains approximately 17 calories.
Turnip is rich in vitamin C with about 22 milligrams in every 100 grams and has a significant amount of potassium with about 244 milligrams in every 100 grams.
It has 36 grams of water, 3.9 grams of carbohydrates and 0.9 gram of fibers.
Turnip provides 1.2 grams of protein, and 0.2 grams of fat.
In terms of vitamins, turnip also contains vitamin A, vitamin B6, and folate.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for leafy greens eaten cooked: collards, kale, rape, spinach, mustard and turnip greens. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-98%
Packaging
Ventilated bags or containers to prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Storage Notes: Greens wilt and decay quickly, so keep them as cold as possible without freezing, at high humidity, and away from ethylene, which speeds yellowing. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 353-355.
Applies to: leafy greens eaten cooked: collards, kale, rape, spinach, mustard and turnip greens.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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