Rutabagas (Swede)

Regular

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Description

Rutabagas, also known as swedes, are a root vegetable in the Brassica napus species. This listing identifies the regular market type; no specific cultivar or shipment origin is specified.

Botanical Name

Brassica napus

Origin

Southern Europe

Size

All Sizes

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for unwaxed rutabaga (swede) roots for long-term storage. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

0°C (32°F)

Humidity

98-100%

Shelf Life

4-6 months

Packaging

Ventilated bags or containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss

Cool roots quickly and keep them cold and moist to limit storage burn, weight loss and decay, and do not store them with fruits or leafy vegetables because their strong odor transfers. Highest freezing point: -0.5°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Rutabagas, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 168454, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 37 kcal; Protein: 1.08 g; Fat: 0.16 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 8.62 g; Dietary fiber: 2.3 g; Vitamin C: 25 mg; Folate: 21 µg; Total sugars: 4.46 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

"A classic root vegetable"