Availability: All Year Around
What to look out for
Look for heads that are firm to the touch, with leaves tightly packed close together. Avoid heads of cabbage with brown or black stains, or with signs of bruising, wilting or discolouration, as these may be signs of aged cabbage.
Avoid cabbage that has an off smell, feels soft or looks discoloured.
Storage
Cabbages usually can come in a variety of ways, such as red, purple or green cabbage. Green cabbage is by far the most popular and easy to find inside supermarkets. This vegetable by its own means usually can have a shelf life longer than other fruits and vegetables.
Fridge: A head of cabbage can last up to 2 months in the fridge. Just place the whole head inside a loose plastic bag and place it in the vegetable drawer of the fridge, or inside the crisper drawer of your fridge.
Freezer: Cabbage can be left in the freezer for up to 9 months. You will need to need blanch the vegetable first, to keep its colour and crunchiness intact.
Benefits
Nutrient dense
Cabbage is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants especially vitamin B6 and folate, important components in the healthy function of the nervous system.
May Reduce Inflammation
The antioxidants including Sulforaphane, and Kampferol that are responsible for anti-inflammatory effects in the body are contained in cabbage.
Rich in Vitamin C
Our body is highly dependent on Vitamin C since it’s responsible for important function within our body, therefore, cabbage make itself the perfect natural source for this particular vitamin.
Improve Digestion
Rich in fibre, cabbage supports a healthy digestive system.