fuki Nutrition Facts and Calories | Description

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What is Fuki?

Fuki is a vegetable used in Japanese cuisine. It is also known as butterbur and sweet coltsfoot. The buds and stalks of the plant are eaten, but are first treated with ash or baking soda to remove the astringent flavor and to reduce compounds in the plant that can be harmful to the human body in large quantities. The buds are green and formed of tight clusters. The stalks are tan, bulb-like and have a firm consistency. The flavors of this plant are mild and bitter. Fuki is used in savory spreads and stir-fries.

What does Fuki Taste Like?

...Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Fuki Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz (28.35g)

	Amount Per Serving	% DV
Calories	4kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	2mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition