{"id":10073,"date":"2026-09-21T13:27:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/kohlrabi-brassica-oleracea-gongylodes\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:27:06","slug":"kohlrabi-brassica-oleracea-gongylodes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kohlrabi-brassica-oleracea-gongylodes\/","title":{"rendered":"Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes<small>Cruciferous plants (Brassicaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">tuber and leaves<small>The leaves are more nutrient-rich.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Mild, sweet, nutty<small>the mildest cabbage<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Central Europe, Italy<small>the \u201eGerman\u201c vegetables<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Vitamin C<small>approximately 60 mg per 100 g<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">April to October<small>Early kohlrabi from the greenhouse earlier<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Kohlrabi is the mildest of the cabbages and so quintessentially German that it&#039;s simply called &quot;Kohlrabi&quot; in many languages. It&#039;s rich in vitamin C, crisp when raw, and tender when cooked. Don&#039;t throw away the leaves \u2013 they&#039;re more nutrient-dense than the bulb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>German vegetables<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kohlrabi-brassica-oleracea-gongylodes.jpg\" alt=\"Zwei Kohlrabi-Knollen mit Bl\u00e4ttern auf Holz\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">In English, Italian and Japanese it is simply called &quot;Kohlrabi&quot; - a vegetable that Germany has exported to the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Kohlrabi is a cultivated variety of wild cabbage in which the stem thickens into a bulbous shape \u2013 botanically speaking, the bulb is therefore a stem, not a root. It was probably cultivated in Italy or Central Europe in the 16th century and remains more popular in Germany than almost anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>Germany is one of the largest producers and consumers; white (actually light green) and blue varieties taste the same inside. Early kohlrabi from greenhouses is available from March, field-grown kohlrabi from May to October, and thick storage varieties until winter.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What kohlrabi does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Kohlrabi provides approximately 60 mg <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> Per 100g \u2013 a medium-sized tuber covers the daily requirement \u2013 plus potassium, fiber, vitamin B6 and folate, at only about 27 kcal. <strong>leaves<\/strong> They contain many times the amount of beta-carotene, calcium and vitamin K.<\/p>\n<p>As the mildest type of cabbage, it is also well-tolerated by people who experience bloating with other types of cabbage and is suitable for weaning. Like all cruciferous vegetables, it contains <strong>Glucosinolate<\/strong>, although less than broccoli or Brussels sprouts.<\/p>\n<p>When eaten raw, the vitamin C is fully preserved - kohlrabi sticks are a crunchy snack for children and adults.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 60 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 27 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>1 tuber<\/b><span>covers the daily requirement of vitamin C<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>16th century.<\/b><span>first descriptions in Europe<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in kohlrabi<\/h2>\n<p>The tuber contains water, sugar, fiber, <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong>, Potassium, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, and glucosinolates. The leaves also contain plenty of beta-carotene, calcium, iron, and vitamin K.<\/p>\n<p>Like other vegetables, kohlrabi - especially from greenhouses - can contain moderate amounts of nitrate.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes kohlrabi stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Kohlrabi is mild and sweet - it likes butter, nutmeg, herbs and crunch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Raw<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">as <i>Sticks &amp; Raw Food<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Kohlrabi sticks with dip or finely grated as carpaccio - maximum vitamin C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Classic<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Butter &amp; Nutmeg<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Kohlrabi vegetables in a light sauce with nutmeg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">leaves<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>use together<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Steam the tender leaves like spinach or finely chop them and add them to vegetables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Herbs<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Parsley &amp; Dill<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Fresh herbs for the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Asian<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Sesame &amp; Ginger<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Briefly stir-fried in a wok.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">lettuce<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Apple &amp; Lemon<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Kohlrabi and apple salad, fresh and crisp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Woody<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>too big<\/i> buy<\/div>\n<p>Very large tubers become woody - choose medium-sized ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">leaves<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not the <i>Discard leaves<\/i><\/div>\n<p>They are the most nutrient-rich part.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>overcooked<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin C and bite are lost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>with leaves<\/i> store<\/div>\n<p>The leaves absorb water - cut them off and use them separately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">infants<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Keep warm<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Prepare the nitrate porridge fresh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">thyroid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>raw in huge quantities<\/i> in iodine deficiency<\/div>\n<p>Only relevant in cases of extreme quantities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where he belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Kohlrabi vegetable<\/span><span class=\"w\">In a light sauce with nutmeg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Kohlrabi carpaccio<\/span><span class=\"w\">Thinly coated with lemon and olive oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Kohlrabi sticks<\/span><span class=\"w\">With hummus or quark dip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Kohlrabi schnitzel<\/span><span class=\"w\">Slices breaded and fried.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Kohlrabi soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">With potatoes and herbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Raw vegetable salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With apple, carrot and lemon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Stuffed Kohlrabi<\/span><span class=\"w\">With minced meat or lentils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Kohlrabi fries<\/span><span class=\"w\">Baked in the oven.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Stir-fried vegetables<\/span><span class=\"w\">With sesame and ginger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Kohlrabi leaves<\/span><span class=\"w\">Steamed like spinach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Fresh kohlrabi have crisp, green leaves and a smooth bulb without cracks. Without leaves, it will keep for a week in the vegetable drawer.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Kohlrabi as a light, easily digestible food<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Steamed kohlrabi with herbs<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Peel a young kohlrabi and cut it into sticks, finely chop the tender leaves.<\/li>\n<li>Steam in a little water with a piece of butter, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add the chopped leaves for the last 2 minutes of cooking.<\/li>\n<li>Season with nutmeg, salt and fresh parsley.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>A light, easily digestible vegetable side dish for sensitive digestion, after infections, or for children. Kohlrabi is the mildest of the cabbages and causes significantly less bloating than its relatives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>As a side dish, as often as it feels good.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>Kohlrabi is not described in classical Ayurveda. Today it is classified as sweet, light and cooling \u2013 cooked, it is good for Pitta and Vata.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) kohlrabi (<strong>Pie Lan<\/strong>Sweet, spicy, and cooling. It is said to clear heat, loosen phlegm, strengthen the digestive system, and reduce swelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flatulence:<\/strong> mildest cabbage, but increase slowly if sensitive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood thinners:<\/strong> The leaves contain a lot of vitamin K.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nitrate:<\/strong> Prepare baby food fresh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Rare, cross-reaction with other cruciferous plants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Woody:<\/strong> Avoid very large tubers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/blumenkohl-brassica-oleracea-botrytis\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Cauliflower<\/span><span class=\"d\">The second mild cabbage.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/muskatnuss-myristica-fragrans\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">nutmeg<\/span><span class=\"d\">For kohlrabi vegetables.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/petersilie-petroselinum-crispum-2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Parsley<\/span><span class=\"d\">Add the herbs.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/vitamin-c-aus-acerola\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Vitamin C from acerola<\/span><span class=\"d\">When it&#039;s off-season.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/fencheltee-fruechte\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Fennel tea (fruits)<\/span><span class=\"d\">After eating cabbage.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/schwarzer-pfeffer-ganz\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Black pepper, whole<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the raw vegetable salad.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Higdon JV et al. <em>Cruciferous vegetables and human cancer risk: epidemiological evidence and mechanistic basis.<\/em> Pharmacological Research 2007; 55(3): 224\u2013236.<\/li>\n<li>Traka M, Mithen R. <em>Glucosinolates, isothiocyanates and human health.<\/em> Phytochemistry Reviews 2009; 8:269\u2013282.<\/li>\n<li>Aune D et al. <em>Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality - a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.<\/em> International Journal of Epidemiology 2017; 46(3): 1029\u20131056.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Institute for Risk Assessment: <em>Nitrate in food - questions and answers.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Kohlrabi, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) Botanischer Name Brassica oleracea var. gongylodesKreuzbl\u00fctler (Brassicaceae) Verwendet wird Knolle und Bl\u00e4tterdie Bl\u00e4tter sind n\u00e4hrstoffreicher Geschmack Mild, s\u00fc\u00dflich, nussigder mildeste Kohl Herkunft Mitteleuropa, Italiendas \u201edeutsche\u201c Gem\u00fcse Bekannt f\u00fcr Vitamin Crund 60 mg pro 100 g Saison April bis OktoberFr\u00fchkohlrabi aus dem Gew\u00e4chshaus fr\u00fcher Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10061,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10073","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10073"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10073\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}