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Cole crops

by Asmita Gaire | 21-02-2019 13:18



Cole crop is one of the largest groups of temperate vegetables, comprising important crops like cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), cabbage (B. oleracea var. capitata), sprouting broccoli or broccoli (B. oleracea var. italica), Brussels sprout (B. oleracea var. gemmifera), kale (B. oleracea var. acephala), and knol khol (B. oleracea var. gongylodes). Cole crops are rich in vitamin C and they are good sources of minerals. Broccoli and kale are rich in carotene (provitamin A). Several volatile sulfur compounds are responsible for the characteristic flavor of the cole crops. Dimethyl trisulfide has been indicated as the major aroma component in cooked Brassicaceous vegetables. These vegetables contain compounds known as indoles and dithiolthiones which have been linked with the prevention of cancers of the colon, rectum, and breast.


Cabbage and broccoli are used raw in salads. Cabbage is used steamed or boiled alone, or in a mixture of other vegetables as main dishes with meat or in casseroles. Sauerkraut is the main processed product from cabbage. Some cabbage is dried after blanching and also pickled. Cauliflower is cooked or steamed. It is used in a mixture with other vegetables for the preparation of curry and fried rice in the Orient. It is also pickled along with other vegetables. Broccoli, Brussels sprout, and cauliflower are frozen. Broccoli is steamed and used in the preparation of many casserole dishes. It may be chopped or prepared whole or as florets. Its versatility of use has made it a staple item in the American diet. Knol khol is a popular vegetable of Germany. It is used raw or uncooked, and the tender leaves are used as greens. Cooked knol khol is scooped out, stuffed with onion and sausage, and then baked. 

For more: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/cole-crops