Distinguished by their high content of vitamins A, B and C, fiber and carbohydrates. It tastes of aniseed and fantastic wines. Very important for vegetarian diets.

Root conical, pointed toes and wrinkled on the outside. It is creamy white on the outside and inside. This vegetable has a delicate flavor.

Family: root vegetables.

Scientific Family: Umbelliferae.

Nutritional value: 50 calories per 100 grams.

Grams per serving: 1-2 units.

Season: All year round (outdoors).

Plant Name: Parsnip.

Curiosities: The parsnip was known at the time of the Greeks and Romans, and since then has grown in Europe. Coming from Europe, the parsnip reached the Antilles in 1564 and Virginia in 1609. Thus, the early eighteenth century was cultivated by all American Indians.