Root vegetables: wash, clean and enjoy

How thick does the peel need to be removed? Wash or scrub vigorously? How much cleaning is required and which nutrient is the most important? We have the right answer to all these questions ...

Celery
PREPARE: Brush under water, soak in it if necessary. Cut off the roots and skin with a knife to a thickness of approx. 1 cm. Approx. 30 percent cleaning loss.
NUTRIENT: Vitamin K.
EXPERT TIP: Chop the green leaves and use as a seasoning.

Beet
PREPARE: Boil in water until soft before peeling. They stain strongly, so wear gloves when peeling. Cleaning loss 15 percent.
NUTRIENT: Iron.
EXPERT TIP: The green leaves are great for mixed salads.

Parsnips
PREPARE: Brush under running water. Then peel thinly with a peeler, trim the ends and remove any woody center. Cleaning loss 25 percent.
NUTRIENT: Magnesium.
EXPERT TIP: Fry briefly in slices.