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Rutabagas

Rutabagas
Common Packs:

25-lb. packs.

Receiving Inspecting:

Choose rutabagas that are clean, well-shaped, heavy for their size, and fairly smooth. Avoid product that shows signs of shriveling, flabbiness, or growth cracks.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 32-36° F/0-2° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:

Shriveling and loss of color can occur if stored in an area with low humidity.

If stored in a warm area, rutabagas may show signs of decay. Store properly.

Water-soaked spots and light brown discoloration of flesh indicate severe freeze damage.

Usage Ideas:

  • Add peeled and chopped rutabagas, potatoes, yams, corn, and peas to beef stew.
  • Glaze rutabagas with butter and brown sugar; roast until tender.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Tastes like a cross between a turnip and cabbage; earthy.

Texture Profile

Rutabagas have a hard texture, but soften and becomes starchy when cooked.

Pairings

Pair with beef, brown sugar, corn, potatoes, and yams.

Substitution Suggestions

Salsify, turnips.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup rutabaga (140g) grams
Calories 50
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 15g1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 60mg4%
Iron 0.62mg4%
Potassium 430mg10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.