julienmerceron on pixabay Its properties To understand the versatility and use of rhubarb in many recipes, one must first understand its properties. The plant is composed of water and fibre, substances that make it light and suitable for solving intestinal problems and for purifying toxins. Rhubarb has few carbohydrates, proteins and sugars, but many vitamins and minerals. Ancient history Rhubarb is a plant with ancient origins. Its story begins 5000 years ago as a medicinal plant. In fact, ancient documents attest that it was celebrated for its healing qualities by the Chinese emperor Shen Nung. Later, it was used as a drug in ancient Greece. For use of rhubarb in the kitchen, we have to wait until Marco Polo made it known throughout Europe. The vegetable has had a mixed destiny over the centuries, being most successful in northern European counHeather Barnes on Unsplash 24 INGREDIENTS
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