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Broccoli
(Brassica Oleraceae var. Italica) PRODUCTION CALENDAR J F M A M J J A S O N D
BROCCOLI Peak season
Out of season Low Season Available
KEY FIGURES
Broccoli is a plant issued from cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Its large flowering head, stalks and leaves are eaten
º 30 tons marketed yearly by Starkiss as a vegetable.
Broccoli as a source of food and nutrition, has existed since the Roman empire. It was bred from a cabbage. Its
name comes from the latin 'brachium' meaning arm, branch of shoot.From the 16th century, Italy is producing
broccoli in vast areas. It was brought to England in the 18th century, and it became a popular foodstuff in the
Nutrition Facts United States in the 1920's, when italian immigrants brought it.
Broccoli (100g) Some suggestions
RAW COOKED
-in salads -blanching (salads,fritattas)
-as aperitif (dips) -steamed(side dishes,pastas,salads)
Calorie (Kcal) 34 -sauteed (side dishes,pastas)
Fats 0,4 g -roasted (side dishes,salads)
Carbonhydrates 7 g -grilled
Proteins 2,8 g
Potassium 316 mg
Calcium 47 mg
Benefits for eating broccolis
-it may reduce risk of cancer (sulphoraphane)
-it may lower cholesterol level.
5 6 17 18 23 24 -it may help eye's health (lutein, zeaxanthin)
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