Ingredient

Turnips

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Turnips are often used in soups, stews, and roasted dishes. They can also be …

What it is

Turnips are root vegetables that grow underground. They have a slightly peppery, mild flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. Turnips are a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Why it's used

Turnips are often used in soups, stews, and roasted dishes. They can also be pickled or mashed. In packaged foods, they are most frequently found in pre-packaged produce sections, pickles, and soups.

Health notes

Turnips are a nutritious food, providing vitamins like C and K, and minerals such as potassium. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists turnips as a common food ingredient. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for turnips as a standalone ingredient are not typically listed in the same way as food additives.

Allergen info

Turnips are not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Turnips

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KITCHEN BOUQUET Kitchen Bouquet, Browning & Seasoning Sauce Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 300kcal 0Protein 0Fat 60Carbs WAKE ROBIN FERMENTED FOODS Ruby Ruben Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs General Mills, Inc. Progresso, Artisan Smoky White Bean & Winter Vegetables Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 51kcal 2.7Protein 0.4Fat 8.9Carbs Harry's Farmers Market, Ltd. Whole Foods Market, Chicken Salad, Cranberry Almond, Cranberry Almond Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 123kcal 7.7Protein 4.7Fat 14Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Roasting Root Vegetables Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 47kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 11.8Carbs Taste Buds, Inc. Rib Sauce, Thai Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 200kcal 2.5Protein 0Fat 50Carbs Heritage Family Specialty Foods, Inc. Etouffee Base Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 66% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 79kcal 0.8Protein 5.9Fat 5.9Carbs Mr. Beverages Old Time Cocktail Mixes Bloody Mary Mix, Bold & Spicy Alcohol High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 22kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5Carbs

Nella Enterprises, Inc. Basque Norte Marinade In Minutes, Basque Norte Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 67kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Big Y Foods, Inc. Harvest Blend Vegetables, Roasted Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 55kcal 1.8Protein 0Fat 13.6Carbs Zukay Live Foods Organic Sweet Onion Basil Dressing, Smoky, Savory & Subtle Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Chairmans Foods Holdings LLC Gumbo Base Other Soups 31kcal 0.9Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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