Tag: Cauliflower

Choosing: Cauliflower heads should be firm and tightly closed. White varieties should be very pale, with no dark “sunburned” spots. Reject any heads that show signs of softness, that’s the start of spoilage. Storing: Though it seems durable, cauliflower is extremely perishable. How can you tell if cauliflower is fresh? Look for cauliflower that has […]

Downy mildew is caused by the fungus-like organism (Hyaloperonospora parasitica), which is an obligate parasite, needing live plants to grow and reproduce. The disease affects leaves (Figure 3), stems, and heads of cauliflower. How does cauliflower disease start? Symptoms initially appear as small yellow spots that eventually turn brown. On the underside of the leaf, […]

1998. As far as I can tell, cauliflower rice was invented in 1998 by Harrison Ford’s son, Ben Ford, a chef in California. Except he called his creation cauliflower couscous: “Chef Govind Armstrong and I were working on a lamb dish,” he told an Australian food magazine. Why is it called cauliflower rice? It can […]

Some vegetables are rich in purines such as asparagus, cauliflower, and spinach. However, studies have not shown high-purine vegetables to be associated with high uric acid levels or to increase gout attacks. In fact, vegetables, including those with high amounts of purines, may even decrease the risk of gout. Does cauliflower helps reduce uric acid? […]

Cauliflower rice is finely chopped (either by hand or pulsed in a food processor) raw cauliflower that’s small enough to look like grains of rice. It’s used as a low-carb substitute for grains like couscous or rice. It’s often eaten as a side dish with some dressing or herbs for flavour. What is riced cauliflower […]

Cauliflower has high water content that keeps you hydrated. One cup of cauliflower contains 92 g of water. Cauliflower is rich in fiber, protein, and nutrients like potassium and folate. These nutrients improve digestion and prevent sudden spikes in blood sugar levels. Does cauliflower cause high blood sugar? Cauliflower “It’s low in calories while being […]

Cauliflower rice is gluten free, vegan, paleo, and Whole30 friendly. I also have 12 cauliflower rice recipes to get you started! Is there gluten in cauliflower? Not only is cauliflower a gluten-free, low-calorie, nutrient-dense food with 2 grams of protein in every 1 cup serving, but it takes on the flavor of whatever you season […]

Cauliflower rice is nearly three times higher in vitamin B1 (thiamine), two times higher in B3 (niacin), and has over four times the amount of B6 than white rice. Cauliflowers contain B2 (riboflavin), white rice doesn’t. The cruciferous vegetable is bursting with folate (vitamin B9). Is cauliflower rice healthier than regular white rice? For a […]

Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable and I’ve grown to love experimenting with it. One of my favorite things to do with this cruciferous vegetable is to turn it into “rice.” Because rice can often leave dishes feeling heavy, it’s nice to substitute a vegetable where a starch would usually be. Is cauliflower rice actually […]

The seeds should be sown in lines at a spacing of 8-10 cm between rows and 1.5-2 cm between seeds at a depth of 1.5-2 cm. The seed should be covered with sand and FYM mixture. Sowing of seed should be done at a distance of 8 to 10 centimeters between seedlings and 1.5-2 cm […]

The edible part of cauliflower is known as curd, which consists of a shoot system with short internodes, branches apices and bracts. The edible portion of this vegetable is approximately 45 per cent of the vegetable as purchased. What is curd scooping In cauliflower? Cauliflower scooping is the removal of the central portion of curd(fruit […]

The word cauliflower derives from the Latin words caulis (cabbage) and flōs (flower), reflecting its membership of the cabbage family. What does the name cauliflower mean? cabbage flowerEtymology. The word “cauliflower” derives from the Italian cavolfiore, meaning “cabbage flower“. The ultimate origin of the name is from the Latin words caulis (cabbage) and flōs (flower). […]

Typically, only the head is eaten – the edible white flesh sometimes called “curd” (with a similar appearance to cheese curd). The cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescence meristem. Cauliflower heads resemble those in broccoli, which differs in having flower buds as the edible portion. What part of a plant is a cauliflower? […]

How to Buy Purple Cauliflower. As with any cauliflower, choosing a good purple cauliflower isn’t hard. You want to look for a head where the florets are tightly closed, without blemishes or brown spotting. The color should be pretty even and bright. How do you get purple cauliflower? Genetically, many cauliflowers tend toward purple, red, […]

Growing Sicilian Purple Cauliflower It is generally grown as an annual, planted in the spring and takes 60-85 days until your reward of crunchy, sweet purpleness. Start seeds inside about 6-10 weeks before the last frost for your area and then transplant when the seedlings have two sets of leaves. Is purple cauliflower natural? Yes, […]

Somewhere along the way, consumers have come to believe that a good, healthy head of cauliflower should be white. We’re not talking about heirloom varieties that come in dazzling colors like orange and purple, but your standard head of cauliflower that arrives in our supermarkets white as snow. Is cauliflower naturally white? As cauliflower matures […]

Stick with sautéing purple cauliflower to prevent its color from fading or make sure to blanch it until just crisp-tender. Cook Any Way You Like: The carotenoids in orange cauliflower keep their color when boiled or sautéed. Does purple cauliflower stay purple after cooking? Purple cauliflower behaves a bit like purple cabbage when you cook […]

26 calories. 100 g of the fresh cauliflower head provides just 26 calories. Nevertheless, it comprises of several health-benefiting antioxidants and vitamins in addition to be low in fat and cholesterol. Its florets contain about 2 g of dietary fiber per 100 g; providing about 5% of recommended value. How many calories is a whole […]

Causes. Generally, browning is caused by a lack of boron, a micronutrient that is essential to healthy cell development. A deficiency may cause a progression of issues beginning with saturated stems and florets, followed by discoloration, deformation, and bitter flavor. Why is my cauliflower turning black? This discoloration is a result of oxidation. The longer […]

Blanching White Cauliflower Sunlight will reach unblanched cauliflower heads and trigger the production of chlorophyll, which will turn the curds green or brown. It is a simple process to blanch white cauliflower heads. Why does my cauliflower go yellow? As cauliflower matures in the field, the sun naturally alters the color of the head. If […]