Rutabagas

Size: 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 50 lb—Category #1

Size: 50 lb and bulk—Category #2

Availability : year-round

This delicious yellow-fleshed root vegetable can be enjoyed as a raw snack or in a salad once grated. Cooked as they are, rutabagas can be enjoyed with mayonnaise, salted butter, or a little olive oil. They are also excellent when mashed or stir-fried, and they are great in stews or cooked in a wok. They are perfect for fries, chips, cakes, and soups.

Why Choose Rutabagas?

RUTABAGAS, often mistakenly taken for or called turnips, are members of the cruciferous family. Rich in potassium, sulfur, calcium, and phosphorus, this vegetable is also an excellent source of vitamin C. It contains folic acid and antioxidants, which are known to reduce the chances of developing cancer. In addition, it is low in calories and has several medicinal properties. It acts as a diuretic, laxative, digestive, remineralizer, and intestinal disinfectant.