
Fresh Purple Cabbage
Fresh purple cabbage, scientifically known as red cabbage, also known as purple cabbage, is a vegetable of the genus Brassica in the cruciferous family. It has bright purple-red leaves, a crisp texture, and a slightly sweet taste. Purple cabbage is rich in antioxidant anthocyanins, as well as vitamins C, K, and B6, and also contains calcium, potassium, and dietary fiber. These nutrients help support the immune system, promote heart health, and improve digestive system function. Purple cabbage can be eaten raw, stir-fried, or pickled, and is a popular ingredient in salads and healthy plates.
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Frequently asked questions
- How to store fresh purple cabbage?
- Fresh purple cabbage should be stored in the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator. You can wrap the purple cabbage in kitchen paper towels to absorb excess moisture, then put it in a fresh-keeping bag, expel the air and seal it.
- When storing, keep the temperature between 0℃ and 4℃ and the humidity above 95% to maintain its freshness and color. This method can keep purple cabbage for about a week.
- What should you pay attention to when cooking purple cabbage to retain its nutrients?
- It is best to use a quick cooking method when cooking purple cabbage, such as stir-frying over high heat, to reduce nutrient loss. If eaten raw, you can cut it into strips or slices and add it to salads.
- Avoid cooking at high temperatures for long periods of time, as this can lead to the loss of water-soluble nutrients such as vitamin C.
- Also, avoid cooking with foods rich in vitamin C-degrading enzymes to preserve its nutritional value.
- What are the common diseases and pests of purple cabbage and how to prevent and control them?
- Common diseases of purple cabbage include black spot, soft rot and cabbage blight, while common insect pests include aphids, cabbage worms and cabbage aphids.
- Prevention and control methods include rationally selecting disease-resistant varieties, strengthening field management, promptly removing diseased leaves and using appropriate pesticides for prevention and control.
- For example, for aphids, imidacloprid or pirimicarb can be used for spray control.
- For soft rot, agricultural streptomycin sulfate soluble powder can be used for spraying prevention and control in the early stage of the disease.