Cabbage
variety of plants
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea Capitata Group) is an edible plant. It is a lot like broccoli, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts. Cabbage is eaten in many ways around the world. Coleslaw and sauerkraut are popular foods that use cabbage. It is also used to make kimchi[1] and borscht, and can also be used in salads. Red cabbage juice can be used as a pH indicator. Cabbages are usually green, but they can also be red.[2]
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| Species: | B. oleracea
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Types of cabbage change
Cabbages can come in many different types, such as the previously mentioned red and green cabbages, but they can also be in other types. These include white cabbage, also known as Dutch cabbage, and Savoy cabbage.
References change
- ↑ "kimchi | Ingredients & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "Discover Four Different Cabbage Varieties and Their Uses". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
