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| Name | Cabbage | ||||||||||
| Scientific Name | Brassica oleracea var. capitata | ||||||||||
| Description | Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata, is a leafy green biennial vegetable native to Europe. It is widely consumed in many countries, with China being the largest producer. Cabbage is a versatile ingredient used in various culinary dishes, including sauerkraut, salads, and soups. The vegetable has a dense-leaved head, typically ranging in color from green to purple and white, with a crunchy texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Cabbage is a good source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fiber, providing several health benefits (PMID: 33430729). The most notable chemical in cabbage is glucosinolate, a compound responsible for its pungent flavor and aroma (PMID: 39517179). Cabbage has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and is also used in the production of sauerkraut, which has been shown to have probiotic benefits. A peculiar aspect of cabbage preparation is the process of lacto-fermentation, which involves allowing the natural bacteria on the leaves to ferment the sugars, creating lactic acid and preserving the vegetable. | ||||||||||
| Primary ID | FOOD00851 | ||||||||||
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| Group | Vegetables | ||||||||||
| Sub-Group | Cabbages | ||||||||||
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| Superkingdom | Eukaryota | ||||||||||
| Kingdom | Viridiplantae | ||||||||||
| Phylum | Streptophyta | ||||||||||
| Class | Magnoliopsida | ||||||||||
| Order | Brassicales | ||||||||||
| Family | Brassicaceae | ||||||||||
| Genus | Brassica | ||||||||||
| Species | oleracea | ||||||||||
| Variety | capitata | ||||||||||
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| ITIS ID | 526962 | ||||||||||
| Wikipedia ID | Cabbage | ||||||||||
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| Content Reference | — Duke, James. 'Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. United States Department of Agriculture.' Agricultural Research Service, Accessed April 27 (2004). — U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page. | ||||||||||