Showing Food Komatsuna
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| Name | Komatsuna | ||||||||||
| Scientific Name | Brassica rapa var. perviridis | ||||||||||
| Description | Komatsuna, Brassica rapa var. perviridis, is a plant-based food native to Japan and China. It is widely consumed in Japan and other parts of Asia. Komatsuna has dark green, spoon-shaped leaves and thin, tender stems, with a mild, slightly peppery taste and a hint of mustard. It is used in various culinary dishes, including stir-fries, salads, soups, and pickles, and can be consumed both raw and cooked. Komatsuna is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and contains antioxidants, making it a nutritious addition to a healthy diet. The most notable chemical in Komatsuna is glucoraphanin, a glucosinolate compound (PMID: 30846904, PMID: 33215704). Komatsuna has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. A peculiar aspect of preparing Komatsuna is that it can be pickled in its entirety, including leaves and stems, to make a crunchy and flavorful side dish. | ||||||||||
| Primary ID | FOOD00251 | ||||||||||
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| Group | Vegetables | ||||||||||
| Sub-Group | Cabbages | ||||||||||
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| Superkingdom | Eukaryota | ||||||||||
| Kingdom | Viridiplantae | ||||||||||
| Phylum | Streptophyta | ||||||||||
| Class | Magnoliopsida | ||||||||||
| Order | Brassicales | ||||||||||
| Family | Brassicaceae | ||||||||||
| Genus | Brassica | ||||||||||
| Species | rapa | ||||||||||
| Variety | perviridis | ||||||||||
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| ITIS ID | 532656 | ||||||||||
| Wikipedia ID | Komatsuna | ||||||||||
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