Green Cauliflower Delivery or Pickup

Green cauliflower is a versatile addition to any meal and can be used in place of regular cauliflower to give your favorite recipes a new look. 

Cauliflowers actually come in a variety of colors, although the creamy white version is the most commonly seen. The paler curds are a result of the leaves curling tightly over the head of the plant, restricting the light and preventing the formation of chlorophyll, the green pigment that gives most plants their color. 

Green, orange and purple cauliflowers have enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years as cauliflower fans continue to seek out their favorite veg in all its forms.

Green cauliflower is one of the family of vegetables known as Brassicas, including broccoli, cabbage, and collard greens. The green cauliflower looks like a cross between cauliflower and broccoli, chiefly because of the rich green color which makes it such an appealing ingredient to cook with.

The most commonly eaten parts of a green cauliflower are known as 'curds' and these consist of tightly bunched stems that make up the 'florets' often referred to in recipes. The stalks are also edible and can be used alongside the curds in a variety of cauliflower dishes.

The leaves of a green cauliflower are also edible and can be used in any recipe that calls for greens as well as in soups and stews.

Fresh vegetables provide some of the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to be healthy, and green cauliflower is a delicious addition to your diet. This colorful cauliflower is a great source of folate, vitamins C and K, as well as dietary fiber. Green cauliflower is packed with phytochemicals and antioxidants that are thought to help aid the body's fight against diseases.

Like kale, watercress, and arugula, green cauliflowers are cruciferous vegetables. Health experts recommend including them in your diet to aid digestion and cardiovascular health. 

A fresh green cauliflower that is ready to eat should have densely packed firm curds that are evenly colored with no brown or soft spots. Some are sold with leaves still attached, which should be fresh and green. If the leaves look limp and dry, or if they are starting to turn yellow or brown, then this could be a sign that the inside may be affected. 

Green cauliflowers contain a high concentration of chemicals called glucosinolates. These contain sulfur, which is released when cooking and can cause a strong smell. This is perfectly normal and not a sign that the green cauliflower has gone bad. 

Uncooked green cauliflower should be practically odorless, so steer clear of any that have a strong smell when choosing yours. Green cauliflowers should feel heavy and dense when you pick them up.

If your green cauliflower is wrapped in plastic, remove this as you get home in order to promote airflow and keep it fresh. Keep the green cauliflower in your refrigerator and wrap it in a paper towel to keep the moisture levels down. 

Cauliflower heads should be washed before cooking, but only when they are about to be used. Washing the whole head could trap moisture in the florets, which could cause it to go off quicker.

A whole head of green cauliflower could last up to a week and will keep better than pre-cut florets, which will usually only last a few days.

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