| English Name: |
Broccoli |
| Size: |
Approximately weigh 200 – 350 grams / piece |
General
Information: |
Blue-green heads on succulent stalks. Broccoli
is one of the most popular vegetables as it is easy
to prepare and provides good taste raw or cooked |
| Harvest period: |
Throughout the year |
| Nutrition details: |
Contains potassium, vitamin C, Niacin, high levels
of beta-carotine, and helps in preventing cancer |
| Good quality signs: |
Green flowers. Stems not longer than
6 inches |
| Storing Temperature: |
0 – 5 °C |
| Storage Limit: |
3 – 5 days |
| Recommended Dishes: |
Steamed or cooked in boiling water
until tender. Serve with butter or Hollandaise sauce
as an accompaniment. Broccoli is also excellent
stir-fried with oyster sauce. Pretty garnish for
any dish. |
