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==== Scorzonera ==== | ==== Scorzonera ==== | ||
- | Scorzonera, also known as snakebite, was used as a remedy against viper venom because of its medicinal properties. It is native to southern Europe, most likely Spain. The edible part is its root, the skin of which is almost black and the flesh white. It is very delicate and tastes like asparagus, which is why it is also called " | + | Scorzonera, also known as snakebite, was used as a remedy against viper venom because of its medicinal properties. It is native to southern Europe, most likely Spain. The edible part is its root, the skin of which is almost black and the flesh white. It is very delicate and tastes like asparagus, which is why it is also called " |
==== Cassava ==== | ==== Cassava ==== | ||
- | Cassava is grown in South America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The cassava tubers are dark brown with a white interior. It is somewhat similar to ginger roots. It should be peeled of its gulp-like skin before preparation. Due to its poisonous properties, it should not be eaten raw. Cassava tubers contain a large amount of starch and therefore, after drying, they are usually ground and made into flour - tapioca, which is served with South American dishes. [([[https:// | + | Cassava is grown in South America, the Caribbean and Africa. The cassava tubers are dark brown with a white interior. It is somewhat similar to ginger roots. It should be peeled of its gulp-like skin before preparation. Due to its poisonous properties, it should not be eaten raw. Cassava tubers contain a large amount of starch and therefore, after drying, they are usually ground and made into flour — tapioca, which is served with South American dishes. [([[https:// |
==== Arracacha ==== | ==== Arracacha ==== | ||
- | Arracacha is sometimes called the white or Peruvian carrot. It is a root vegetable, belonging to the same family as celery and carrots. | + | Arracacha is sometimes called the white or Peruvian carrot. It is a root vegetable, belonging to the same family as celery and carrots. |
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