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| Name | Rapini | ||||||||||
| Scientific Name | Brassica ruvo | ||||||||||
| Description | Rapini, Brassica ruvo, is a green cruciferous vegetable native to the Mediterranean region, specifically Italy, Spain, and Portugal. It is widely consumed in these countries, particularly in Southern Italy. The edible parts of rapini are the leaves, buds, and stems, which are used in various culinary dishes, including sautéing, braising, soups, and pasta recipes. Rapini has a slightly bitter, nutty, and pungent taste, with a distinct almond flavor. The entire stalk is edible when young, but becomes more fibrous as the season advances. Rapini is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and contains a high amount of glucosinolates, which have been linked to several health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. The most notable chemical in rapini is glucoraphanin, a glucosinolate compound. Rapini has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and respiratory problems. A peculiar mode of preparation involves blanching the vegetable before cooking to reduce its bitterness (PMID: 24282666). | ||||||||||
| Primary ID | FOOD00311 | ||||||||||
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| Group | Vegetables | ||||||||||
| Sub-Group | Leaf vegetables | ||||||||||
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| Superkingdom | Not Available | ||||||||||
| Kingdom | Viridiplantae | ||||||||||
| Phylum | Streptophyta | ||||||||||
| Class | Magnoliopsida | ||||||||||
| Order | Brassicales | ||||||||||
| Family | Brassicaceae | ||||||||||
| Genus | Brassica | ||||||||||
| Species | rapa | ||||||||||
| Variety | Not Available | ||||||||||
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| ITIS ID | 506216 | ||||||||||
| Wikipedia ID | Rapini | ||||||||||
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| Content Reference | — U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page. — Duke, James. 'Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. United States Department of Agriculture.' Agricultural Research Service, Accessed April 27 (2004). | ||||||||||