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Parsnip

Parsnip is a plant that has been cultivated since ancient times for the edible, large, tapering, fleshy white root. The root is characterized by its distinctive flavor. It can be found growing in wild in Great Britain and throughout Europe and Asia. The plant has also been domesticated in the Americas early in the 17th century and has become especially popular in North America. The plant belongs to the family Apiaceae and shares many similarities with parsley.

Parsnip is commonly sown in spring from seeds. It is cultivated thinly in rows that are located half a meter apart. The plant requires thinning to stand up to 7 cm apart in the row. At the end of summer, the root becomes full of starch which is next, later in the year, change to sugar to the influence of the low temperatures. The large roots created by the plant are resistant to low temperatures and are not damaged even by hard freezing of the soil. The plant is usually served as a cooked vegetable characterized by its sweet mild taste.

The root of parsnip is naturally low in fat and is a great source of dietary fiber. It is an excellent source of potassium on other important minerals. Potassium is an essential mineral responsible for the proper maintenance of the blood pressure level. It is also a good source of folate. Folate is a compound responsible for the contribution of compounds responsible for the optimal and right function of the immune system. It also helps to reduce the negative effects of fatigue and tiredness. Boiled parsnip is high in sugar that is why it should not be consumed by people suffering from diabetes and other diseases that may be negatively affected by high sugar content.

The top global producer of parsnip in the world is the Netherlands. The total export value is established as 104.8M USD. It is followed by Italy with a total export value of $79.2M and China $55.4M. Other significant producers of this vegetable are Spain, Mexico, and the United States. The top world’s importer of parsnip is Germany.