Cabbage

Cabbage
Biological name:Brassica oleracea
Family:Brassicaceae
Other names:कोबी (‌‌‌marathi),पत्ता गोबी ( hindi).
cabbage is a leafy green,red(purple) or white in colour.It is biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dence leaved head's.
Cabbage weights generally range from 500gm to 1000 grams.Green cabbage is most common.It is prone to several Nutrients deficiencies as well as to multiple pets &bacterial and fungal diseases.
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable.The sulforaphane found in cabbage may help protect against Cancer.
There are several cultivar groups of cabbage each including many cultivars.
1) savoy:Characterized by crimped or curly leaves,mild flavor and tender texture.
2)spring green:Loose headed,commonly sliced and steamed.
3)Green:Light to dark green.slightly pointed heads.
4)Red:Smooth red leaves .after used for pickling or stewing.
5)white:smooth,pale green leaves.

Chemical constituents of cabbage:
Raw cabbage contains 92% of water,6% of carbohydrates,1%of protein.
Raw cabbage is a rich sorce of vitamin C and vitamin K,containing 44% &72%respectively.It contain vitamin B6 and folate.
Basis of research on cabbage phytochemicals is ongoing to discern if certain cabbage compounds may effect heath or have potential for anti diseases effects such as sulforaphane and other glucosinolates.
Uses of cabbage:
*mostly cabbage used as vegetable in soups,gravies,salad,stews,pakoras,
*Cabbage helps you protection from radiation therapy.
*Cabbage containing sulforaphane which may help protect agains cancer.
*some potent anthocyanim in red cabbage protect against cancer have been shown to suppress the inflammation that may lead to cardiovascular disease .
*cabbage rich in fiber and water content so it also help to prevent constipitation.
*Cabbage rich in Nutrients,memory and alertness levels can be improved with good nutrition.The nutrients in cabbage help's optimize blood flow to the brain.
*cabbage also helps to improving the eye problems.

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