CAULIFLOWER

Cauliflower is a typical winter vegetable . It is characterized by a bloom, said head or ball , which can vary in color ( white , pale yellow , green , violet ) and it constitutes the edible part of the vegetable . The cauliflower has many varieties , which are distinguished by the period of maturity , so there are very early varieties ( harvested in October ) , early ( picked from November to December ) , winter ( collected in January-February ) and late (collections from March to May ) .

The world's largest producer of cauliflower is China , followed by India , Italy, Spain, France and the United States .

NUTRITION FACTS

Nutritional information per 100g of edible part of uncooked cauliflower

Energy(Kcal)	69
Water	80,5
Protein	0,72
Carbohydrate	18,1
Of which sugar	15,4
Fat	0,1
Cholesterol	0
Fibre	0,9
Sodium	0,002
Vitamin C	0,01
Calcium	0,01
Magnesium	0,007
Iron	0,0003

The values are expressed in g . Sources : the database of food nutrition facts USDA ( United States Department of Agriculture ) and the Database of food composition INRAN .

CURIOSITY

Cauliflower is native to the Middle East. From this area it was brought to Italy and already in Roman times was consumed and appreciated . In modern times a great boost to the spread came from the French court , during the time of Louis XIV .

The cabbages are valuable foods for their nutrients : potassium, calcium , phosphorus , iron , folic acid , vitamin C. They also contain active anti-cancer , anti-bacterial , anti-inflammatory , antioxidant , antiscorbuto . They are purifying , mineralizing and promote tissue regeneration .

RECIPES

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