Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Savoy Cabbage
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBrassica oleracea, also known as wild cabbage in its uncultivated form, is a plant of the family Brassicaceae. The species originated from feral populations of related plants in the Eastern Mediterranean, where it was most likely first cultivated. It has many common cultivars that are used as culinary vegetables, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, romanesco, kale, Brussels sprout, collard, Savoy cabbage, kohlrabi, and gai lan.
Description
A cabbage plant. It has a short stem and leaves which are crimped and blistered. It forms a compact round head.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Australia, Balkans, Cuba, Europe, Macedonia, Slovenia, Switzerland, West Indies,
Other Information
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Notes
There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves - inner raw | 89.9 | 109 | 26 | 3.3 | 300 | 60 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Leaves - inner boiled | 95.7 | 40 | 10 | 1.3 | 300 | 15 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
Also Known As
Col rizada, Ohrovt
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