Description
An exceptional parsnip is carrot-shaped and medium-sized with uniform beige skin. Serve parsnips steamed as a side dish, roasted with other root vegetables, or chopped in soup. Parsnips are an excellent source of Vitamin C and a good source of dietary fiber.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size 1 cup, slices, (133g) Calories 100 |
Protein |
2g |
Sodium |
13mg |
Carbohydrate |
24g |
Vitamin A |
0% |
Dietary Fiber |
7g |
Vitamin C |
38% |
Fat |
0g |
Calcium |
5% |
Cholesterol |
0mg |
Iron |
4% |
| Care and Handling
Parsnips can be successfully stored for several months at 33 F at a relative humidity of 90-95%. Storage for two weeks at 33 F can improve flavor by converting starch into sugars. |