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Sauropus androgynus (sweet leaf bush)/Australian New Crops Newsletter |
 | | The leaves and the top 15cm of stem tips of the Sauropus plant have a pleasant taste, similar to fresh garden peas, and slightly nutty and are normally eaten raw in salads or steamed, to add to stir-fry, rice and egg dishes, soups or casseroles. |
 | | Sauropus has a high level of provita-min A carotenoids, especially in freshly picked leaves, as well as high levels of vitamins B and C, protein and minerals. |
 | | Sauropus became a popular ingredient of an unconfirmed weight control method in Taiwan in 1995 and several cases of poisoning were reported. |
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