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Food: Cabbage edit

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Photo: Kate

Created by: Anonymous

Edited by: Desiree Lowe, Latesha Carter

Translations: 白菜 (Chinese), ملفوف (Arabic), Repolho (Portuguese), Chou (French), Repollo (Spanish) All Translations

Substitutes: Brusseles Sprout, Savoy Cabbage, Napa Cabbage

edit About Cabbage

Cabbage is a leafy vegetable that grows in heads, family to kale, collards, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Cabbage varieties range in color from light to dark green to red to purple. The head can range in shape from round to flattened or pointed with layers of superimposed leaves.

Green varieties are the most popular type grown and are used to make cole slaw and other types of raw and cooked salads. The red varieties are used to add color to raw salads and cooked dishes.

Cabbage is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C and essential phytonutrients.

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