The edible part of jute is its leaves. This vegetable is predominantly eaten in Africa and Asia. A traditional Tunisian and Egyptian dish made of C.olitorius leaves is Mulukhiyah. The wikipedia entry "Mulukhiyah" also provides information about other national dishes, which are made of C.olitorius and it shows a nutrient analysis of raw C. olitorius leaves. Richness in Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C make this crop particularly important, where people cover a high share of their energy requirement by micronutrient-poor staple crops.