Care of Gerd
15.05.2024
Time for rhubarb
The fiber in rhubarb stalks is said to have a positive effect on digestion. In the past, the stalks were dried and ground into a powder to treat constipation. Rhubarb is also rich in vitamins and minerals that have anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that are cleansing and detoxifying. Rhubarb is also said to be good for those with thyroid problems.
Did you know that...
- Rhubarb has been grown in Sweden since the 17th century.
- The most common variety in Sweden is called Viktoria and has green stems with pinkish-red elements, but there are over a hundred varieties.
- Rhubarb is easy to cut into pieces and freeze. Harvested rhubarb stays fresh in the refrigerator for about a week.
- The leaves are poisonous. Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid, which is poisonous in large quantities and can damage the kidneys.
- Rhubarb is a vegetable but is sold as a fruit. The distinctive sour taste comes mainly from malic acid. The tartness comes from oxalic acid and varies between varieties.
- Rhubarb can be harvested from late April to mid-August. Early in the season, the stalks are at their best and rarely need to be peeled. Later in the season, the fibers become coarser and the flavor becomes woodier.
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