Rhus coriaria
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Rhus coriaria

Common name:
Elm-leaved Sumach

Local name:
Sumak, Ekşi külü, Somak ekşi, Derici sumağı

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Fruit Seeds and nuts

Part of plant/stage of process:
fruits, seeds, dry weight

Produces fruits that have a sour taste. They are often dried, crushed, and used as a spice. When immature, the fruit can be used as a substitute to capers.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(381) 1580
Water (g)5.02
Protein (g)1.16
Fat (g)21.49
Available carbohydrates (g)35.5
Dietary Fiber (g)20.3
Ash (g)16.56
Ca (mg)378
Fe (mg)16.9
Mg (mg)59
P (mg)39
K (mg)825
Na (mg)5646
Zn (mg)0.34
Vit A-RAE (mcg)tr
ß-carotene (mcg)tr
VitC (mg)tr
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