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- Family: Brassicaceae
- Species: Brassica oleracea
- Cultivar Group: Acephala Group
- Flavor improves after a frost
- Great source ofVitamin C, A and B6
- Frequently used in Portuguese and Italian cooking
- Cultivated for over 2000 years
- High in calcium
- 34 calories a cup
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Kale is a leafy green member of the cabbage family, with edible leaves, usually served cooked.
Genetically striking an extreme similarity to collard greens and spring greens, kale can be prepared in a variety of ways.
Kale grows best in cooler environments, and is rarely grown in tropical climates.
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Kale Questions
How much does a typical leaf of kale weigh? 2 AnswersThis question makes no sense. There are many varieties of kale. The leaves vary in size just as all vegetables do. If you want to measure nutritional value you ... read more
What is kale? 2 AnswersKale is a form of, or relative of, cabbage that does not form a head. Basically, Kale is to cabbage what leaf lettuce is to head lettuce. Wiki has an article on... read more
What is the health benefits of kale? 2 AnswersHealth Benefits of Kale include: Organosulfur Phytonutrients that Help Prevent Cancer Kale Protective against Ovarian Cancer Optimize Your Cells' Detoxification... read more
Anyone know a good recipe using kale? 1 AnswerSauteed Kale Recipe Kale is a member of the cabbage family, and is an excellent source of vitamin C, beta carotene, chlorophyll, and manganese. It also contains... read more -
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