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Jute mallow

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Edible Parts<br />

Leaves and tender stems are eaten boiled, stew, stir-fried, or in soup. Sticky leaf mass<br />

is used as vegetarian spread.<br />

Health Values<br />

Beta-carotene: extremely high; vitamin E: medium; riboflavin: high; folic acid:<br />

extremely high; ascorbic acid: extremely high; calcium: medium to high; iron: high to<br />

extremely high; protein: 4.5%. Leaves contain mucilage and several phenolic<br />

compounds.<br />

Seeds<br />

Bundled shoots in the market<br />

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