Tatsoi Growth, Origin And Its Uses
Tatsoi aka tat choy
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Growth And Its Origin
The name Tatsoi originated from Chinese language since this plant is abundantly found in China. Tatsoi comes under the family Brassicaceae. This plant can be harvested within 50 days after sowing and grows wonderfully in very cold climates and snow regions. This plant attains a height of 18 in and germinates very fast. This plant can survive in subzero temperatures easily and grows very fast. It has the rich, dark, green flavor of spinach. The stems are extremely juicy and leaves are tender. These plants grow well throughout the year and are considered as perennial plant. These easy to grow plants can be harvested twice or thrice a year since it is a perennial plant.
Various Uses Of Tatsoi
Uses Of Tatsoi
- The leaves can be stewed or added in salads and soups.
- The taste of the soup or salad will be too good.
- This vegetable is rich in vitamins A, C and K, beta-carotene and also contains minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, iron and potassium, and fiber.
- Tatsoi is a small, pretty, dark spoon-shaped black-green leaves form thick rosettes.
- This variety can be used at any stage like seedling leaves, small rosettes, large plants, and young flowering shoots.
- The leaves are tougher and stronger flavored but many consider it a superior flavor.
- This plant is very nutritious in all respects.
| Macronutrient | Amount per 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 92.2 g | NA |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4 |
| Fat | 0.3 g | NA |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | NA |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 1 |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 11 |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium (Ca) | 210 mg | 21 |
| Iron (Fe) | 1.5 mg | 8 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 11 mg | 3 |
| Phosphorus (P) | 28 mg | 3 |
| Potassium (K) | 449 mg | 13 |
| Sodium (Na) | 21 mg | 1 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.17 mg | 1 |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A Equivalent | 9900 IU | 198 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.068 mg | 5 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.093 mg | 5 |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.678 mg | 3 |
| (Niacin) | ||
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.153 mg | 8 |
| Vitamin B9 | 159 mcg | 40 |
| (Folate) | ||
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | 0 mg | 0 |
| Vitamin C | 130 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 |
Benefits Of Tatsoi
Tatsoi Health Benefits
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