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Jute Raw Leaves - Product From The Jute Fibers BD

Jute is an edible leafy vegetable of Corchorus genus.  Leaves of jute plants are  6-10 cm long, 3.5-5 cm broad, elliptic-lanceolate, apically acute or acuminate, glabrous, serrate, the lower serratures on each side prolonged into a filiform appendage over 6 mm long, rounded at the base, 3-5 nerved; petioles 2-2.5 cm long, slightly pubescent, especially towards the apex; atipules subulate, 6-10 mm long. Leaves are normally Light green colored and are bit bitter in taste.  When collected young, jute leaves are tasty and tender; older leaves tend to be more woody and fibrous, making them less ideal for consumption. In addition to adding a distinctive flavor to food, jute leaves also have nutritional value, and they act as thickeners in soups, stews, and sauces.

Nutritional value of Jute raw

Serving Size: 1 Cup, 28 g

Calories 10 Kcal.Calories from Fat 0.63 Kcal.

Proximity

Amount

% DV

Water

24.56 g

N/D

Energy

10 Kcal

N/D

Energy

40 kJ

N/D

Protein

1.3 g

2.60%

Total Fat (lipid)

0.07 g

0.20%

Ash

0.44 g

N/D

Carbohydrate

1.62 g

1.25%

Minerals

Amount

% DV

Calcium, Ca

58 mg

5.80%

Iron, Fe

1.33 mg

16.63%

Magnesium, Mg

18 mg

4.29%

Phosphorus, P

23 mg

3.29%

Potassium, K

157 mg

3.34%

Sodium, Na

2 mg

0.13%

Zinc, Zn

0.22 mg

2.00%

Copper, Cu

0.071 mg

7.89%

Manganese, Mn

0.034 mg

1.48%

Selenium, Se

0.3 µg

0.55%

Vitamins

Amount

% DV

Water soluble Vitamins

  

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.037 mg

3.08%

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.153 mg

11.77%

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.353 mg

2.21%

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)

0.02 mg

0.40%

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

0.168 mg

12.92%

Vitamin B9 (Folate)

34 µg

8.50%

Folic Acid

0 µg

N/D

Folate, food

34 µg

N/D

Folate, DEF

34 µg

N/D

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)

10.4 mg

11.56%

Fat soluble Vitamins

  

Vitamin A, RAE

78 µg

11.14%

Vitamin A, IU

1557 IU

 

Lipids

Amount

% DV

Fatty acids, total saturated

0.011 g

N/D

Caprylic acid 8:00 (octanoic acid)

0.002 g

N/D

Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid)

0.008 g

N/D

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated

0.005 g

N/D

Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid)

0.001 g

N/D

Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid)

0.004 g

N/D

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated

0.034 g

N/D

Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid)

0.033 g

N/D

Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid)

0.001 g

N/D

Amino Acids

Amount

% DV

Tryptophan

0.008 g

1.82%

Threonine

0.046 g

2.61%

Isoleucine

0.062 g

3.71%

Leucine

0.109 g

2.95%

Lysine

0.061 g

1.82%

Methionine

0.018 g

N/D

Cystine

0.011 g

N/D

Phenylalanine

0.059 g

N/D

Tyrosine

0.041 g

N/D

Valine

0.069 g

3.27%

Arginine

0.069 g

N/D

Histidine

0.031 g

2.52%

Alanine

0.072 g

N/D

Aspartic acid

0.159 g

N/D

Glutamic acid

0.138 g

N/D

Glycine

0.06 g

N/D

Proline

0.069 g

N/D

Serine

0.051 g

N/D

Health benefits of Jute plant

Jute is an annual herbaceous plant that grows in warm, humid climates along with sufficient water. Even though it is lightly bitter in taste jute leaves have higher nutritional value due to which it is found used throughout the world to deal with various health related problems. Listed below are some of the popular health benefits we gain by consuming jute leaves regularly:

  1. Internal Bleeding
    Jute plant consists of considerable amount of Vitamin K which is helpful in reducing the threat of bleeding in the liver, poor nutrient absorption, jaundice or the combination of long term use of antibiotics or aspirin. Some of the problems related with the gastrointestinal system due to a decrease of this vitamin include colitis, obstructions, sprue and Crohn’s disease. All these problems are due to a reduced content of Vitamin K.
  2. Protects Eye Health

Poor diet or nutrient deficiencies are the fundamental reasons of numerous eye diseases. Research has proven that taking vitamin B6 together with other vitamins, like folate, can help with the prevention of eye disorders and loss of vision. Jute plant consists of 0.496 mg Vitamin B6 which is 38.15% of the daily recommended value. Regular consumption of Jute plant is believed to help slow the start of certain eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration.

  1. Restless Leg Syndrome

Iron deficiency is one of the main causes of the restless leg syndrome. Low levels of iron within the blood are a main reason of the condition, so proper intake of iron supplements in necessary as per doctor’s recommendations can cure this problem. Regular consumption of Jute plant helps to get rid of this problem because Jute plant consists of 2.73 mg of Iron which is 34.13% of the daily recommended value. Muscle spasms are also one of the main symptoms of iron deficiency.

  1. Supports Skin Health and Cell Growth

Vitamin A is essential for wound healing as well as skin re-growth. It is required to support all of the epithelial (skin) cells both internally and externally and is a powerful aid in fighting skin cancer. Jute plant consists of ample amount of vitamin A which is essential for better skin health and cell growth.

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