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Rutabaga

Also known as: swede

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Rutabaga is a low-calorie cruciferous root vegetable providing fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. USDA FoodData Central lists it as a nutrient-dense whole food with no recognized adverse effects in normal dietary amounts.

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What it is

Rutabaga (Brassica napobrassica), a root vegetable cross between cabbage and turnip.

Whole-food vegetable used as a starchy side, in soups, stews, and mashes.

What regulators actually say

"Turnips, raw — nutrient profile entry from USDA FoodData Central showing fiber, vitamin C and potassium."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food, GRAS by common use.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food, no specific authorisation required.

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