Celery Root (Celeriac) - 1pc
by Foodcraft
Original price
HK$98.00
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Original price
HK$98.00
Original price
HK$98.00
HK$98.00
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HK$98.00
Current price
HK$98.00
(Approx. 600g)
Celery root, also known as celeriac is a root vegetable that is related to celery, parsley and parsnips.ย It can be a great alternative to potatoes and other root vegetables.ย Celeriac is popular in Eastern and Northern European regions as a winter root vegetable and commonly used in salads, soups, casseroles and stews.
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Celery root, also known as celeriac is a root vegetable that is related to celery, parsley and parsnips.ย It can be a great alternative to potatoes and other root vegetables.ย Celeriac is popular in Eastern and Northern European regions as a winter root vegetable and commonly used in salads, soups, casseroles and stews.
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Celery root is a low-carb alternative to potatoes. Try a mashed celery root recipe and serve with chicken, steak, or lamb and your meal is done!
Peel and boil the celery root for 25 to 30 minutes till soft and mash it with butter and salt to taste. Its that easy!ย
Peel and boil the celery root for 25 to 30 minutes till soft and mash it with butter and salt to taste. Its that easy!ย
Why Are They Good For You?
Celeriac is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with fiber and vitamins B6, C and K. Itโs also a good source of antioxidants and important minerals, such as phosphorus, potassium and manganese.
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of celeriac provides:
Itโs important to note that cooking celeriac can cause some vitamin loss โ for example, boiling celeriac reduces its vitamin C content by at least 50%.
Itโs unclear how cooking affects vitamin K. Still, alternative cooking methods โ such as steaming โ may prevent some vitamin loss.
With only 5.9 grams of carbs per 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of cooked vegetable, celeriac is a healthier, lower-carb alternative to potatoes.
Plus, a crunchy, fresh, 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of raw celeriac has only 42 calories and 0.3 grams of fat โ making it an excellent low-calorie food.
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of celeriac provides:
| Raw | Cooked (boiled) | |
| Carbs | 9.2 grams | 5.9 grams |
| Fiber | 1.8 grams | 1.2 grams |
| Protein | 1.5 grams | 1 gram |
| Fat | 0.3 grams | 0.2 grams |
| Vitamin C | 13% of the DV | 6% of the DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 8% of the DV | 5% of the DV |
| Vitamin K | 51% of the DV | unknown |
| Phosphorus | 12% of the DV | 7% of the DV |
| Potassium | 9% of the DV | 5% of the DV |
| Manganese | 8% of the DV | 5% of the DV |
Itโs important to note that cooking celeriac can cause some vitamin loss โ for example, boiling celeriac reduces its vitamin C content by at least 50%.
Itโs unclear how cooking affects vitamin K. Still, alternative cooking methods โ such as steaming โ may prevent some vitamin loss.
With only 5.9 grams of carbs per 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of cooked vegetable, celeriac is a healthier, lower-carb alternative to potatoes.
Plus, a crunchy, fresh, 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of raw celeriac has only 42 calories and 0.3 grams of fat โ making it an excellent low-calorie food.
Credit: healthline.com
Produce of U.S.A.
