Maniok is compared to Polish potato, because – just like Polish vegetable – it contains a lot of starch and vitamin C. Although it is not popular in our country, for nutritional values - it is good to reach for it. The vegetable is also a universal addition in the kitchen, which will help you diversify your daily diet.
Maniok is a plant whose edible tubers are the most popular in South America, but also in Africa and Asia. It is from it that Tapioca is produced, i.e. granulated starch – balls added to Bubble Tea. Manioca are a significant source of food in tropical countries. They are valuable, and above all cheap, a source of carbohydrateswhich provide the body with energy for longer.
The shrub grows to 3 meters, is characterized by small, yellowish flowers, oval fruit and root tubers. The latter is used in the kitchen to cook many dishes. Manic tubers reach a length of 30 to 60 cm, a thickness of 10 cm and a weight of up to 4 kilograms. They are brown from the outside, and white or slightly yellowish inside.
American vegetable contains 20 to 40 percent. starch, up to 5 percent sugar and up to 2 percent Proteins, which is why it belongs to the more filling. It is a source of carbohydrates – in 100 g it contains 160 kcal, so it is more caloric than potatoes or sweet potatoes. Maniok is a treasury of vitamins, including A and C. It also provides microelements, including Iron, potassium and calcium.
What properties does maniok have? Has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. It not only reduces too high cholesterol, but also supports proper circulation, platelet production and has anticoagulant. Vegetable It also improves digestionregulates intestinal peristalsis and helps suffering from severe bloating. In addition, it detoxifies the body and helps in skin care. Turning tubers into the diet is also recommended to patients with arthritis – Maniok reduces the concentration of uric acid in the blood. The vegetable helps in the fight against allergies and stimulates the functioning of the immune system. It is recommended in detail to the elderly.
Raw maniok is poisonousthat’s why it must be processed. First, cut the tips and peel it. After rinsing (or soaked in water in the day), cooking, baking or drying, the vegetable is suitable for consumption. The taste resembles a potato.
From the plant it produces tapioca, but also flour, porridge or bread. In the daily diet, it will be more useful as Addition to soups, stews, stews and casseroles. It can also be used to make homemade fast food snacks – fries the chips.
Source: NowowoPuje.pl
