They are very nutritious and contains lots of vitamins and minerals (calcium, sulfur and potassium), which stimulate bowel function.

Vegetables more or less spherical purple with green leaves, very compact and can be smooth or curly, round or oval. The inner leaves are more tender and succulent white.

Family: leafy vegetables.

Family scientifique: cruciferous.

Variety: Col de Bruxelles, cabbage (head of Black Marimar), Col. Milan (Aubervillien, Hybrid Chirimón, Othelo), Col. Valencia (La Grossa Bacalan, Prism, Titan).

Nutritional value: 28 calories per 100 grams.

Grams per serving: 250 grams.

Properties and benefits: The sprouts are up to 50% of mineral acid. They are very nutritious and contains lots of vitamins and minerals (calcium, sulfur and potassium), which stimulate bowel function. They also contain arsenic, which opens the appetite, strengthens and beautifies the skin.

Seasonality: All year round (outdoors)

Production areas: The main producing countries are China, Russia, India and Korea.

Plant Name: Col

Trivia: The original plant still grows wild in the maritime coasts of Britain and south-western Europe.