Parsnips

What are parsnips?

• Parsnips are a pale ivory root vegetable
• They have a fragrant, slightly sweet taste
• Parsnips were originally used to sweeten cakes and jams

What nutrients do they contain?

• An average portion of cooked parsnips contains
  • 17% of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C which is needed for normal growth and development
  • 11% of your recommended daily allowance of folic acid which is needed to make healthy new cells
  • 55 calories and 0.2g of fat

Where and when are they grown?

• Parsnips are grown
  • In the UK from July to May
  • In Spain from May to June

How are they grown and harvested?

• Parsnips are drilled in the field between February and May
• Parsnips are harvested using mechanical toppers and diggers from July to May

How do I ensure my parsnips are kept fresh?

• Best kept refrigerated in its packaging

How can I best use and enjoy parsnips?

• Before sugar was widely available, parsnips were originally used to sweeten cakes and jams