Red Cabbage
Estimated Inventory, 45 lbs : 28.13
This item was last sold on : 11/24/24
Description/Taste
Red cabbage is a round, leafy vegetable that grows in tightly wound, waxy leaves. It has a deep violet-burgundy hue, with outer leaves that are typically darker than the inner leaves, which gradually lighten toward the center of the vegetable. Red cabbage has a dense and firm texture with shiny, smooth leaves wrapped around each other. These leaves have prominent veins running through them and are moderately thick, with white edges that are most noticeable when the cabbage is cut in half. This variety lacks water weight, which makes its leaves chewy and coarse. The flavor of Red cabbage is bolder, more cruciferous, and peppery than that of green cabbage, due to the anthocyanin pigments that give it its violet hue.
Seasons/Availability
Red cabbage is available in the spring and fall.
Current Facts
Red cabbage is botanically known as Brassica oleracea and belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables not only share a family but also grow well alongside Red cabbage in home gardens. Red cabbage descends from the wild cabbage species that originated along the Mediterranean and European Atlantic coasts. The word cabbage is an Anglicized form of the French word caboche, meaning head. It has been used to refer to loose-heading and nonheading forms of Brassica oleracea. Red cabbage's colorings are due to the presence of anthocyanins. These plant pigments produce red, pink, violet, and magenta colors within different parts of edible plants. Red cabbage is used primarily for its culinary values, often incorporated into side dishes and condiments like sauerkraut.
Nutritional Value
Red cabbage is rich in vitamin A, which supports vision, immune function, and skin health, as well as folate, which is vital for cell division and DNA synthesis. Red cabbage also contains vitamin B6, which plays a key role in brain development and the production of mood-regulating hormones, and vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects cells from damage. It is an excellent source of minerals like calcium, which strengthens bones and teeth, and magnesium, which supports muscle and nerve function. Potassium in Red cabbage helps regulate fluid balance and blood pressure, while manganese is essential for metabolism and bone formation. Phosphorus contributes to healthy bones and teeth, and zinc plays a crucial role in immune function and wound healing. Additionally, Red cabbage provides riboflavin and thiamin, both of which are important for energy production and maintaining proper cell function.
Applications
Red cabbage can be eaten raw, sautéed, steamed, or fermented. It's often pickled fresh and made into sauerkraut. This variety is also frequently used in slaws and salads with ingredients like peanuts, dates, mint, bacon, fennel, apples, and jicama. When finely chopped, Red cabbage may be incorporated into tacos, burritos, poke bowls, hand pies, stir-fries, spring rolls, soups, and stews. This vegetable can be chopped up and toasted with sesame oil and soy sauce for Japanese pancakes, tossed into a slower cooker with kielbasa and potatoes, roasted with bacon, braised with lentils and cod, or spiced with apples as a side dish. Red cabbage can be made into juice or spiced and paired with cranberries in a cider. This variety is complemented by ingredients like cilantro, lime, citrus, olive oil, light-bodied vinegar, avocados, nuts, garlic, chiles, carrots, collard greens, ginger, shallots, mushrooms, stewed and grilled meats, doner kebabs, sausages, dumplings, shelling beans, and farro.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Red cabbage has held a special place in German culture since the Middle Ages. In German folklore, it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity, especially when served as part of a festive meal. It is a common side dish during Christmas, where it complements rich meats like goose or duck. First mentioned in the 12th century by Hildegard von Bingen, a renowned German herbalist, Red cabbage was referred to as Rubeae caules to distinguish it from white cabbage, which was commonly used for making sauerkraut. Over time, Red cabbage became a staple in German cuisine, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia, where it's traditionally prepared with apples, vinegar, and spices.
Geography/History
Red cabbage's origins are strictly European. Hard-heading cabbages are beived to have been first created in Europe by Celtic and Nordic cultures. The round-headed form is the oldest of the hard types of cabbage and is the only one described first during the 16th century. Wild cabbage was brought to Europe around 600 B.C. by groups of Celtic wanderers. The first description of Red cabbage dates back to 1570 England, though it was introduced to all of Europe by the Romans during the 14th century, during which it was used primarily by peasant families as food for both human and livestock consumption. Red cabbage first appeared in an aristocratic culinary setting in the 18th century. It is now internationally grown and traded throughout all hemispheres.
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