Cabbage is one of the most common vegetables in winter, especially in the northern region, every household will store more than ten catties of cabbage. In winter, when other vegetables cannot be eaten, cabbage becomes people's first choice. Cabbage is delicious, accessible, and rich in water and vitamins, making it a very popular winter vegetable. In the Tohoku region, people also make cabbage into sauerkraut and spicy cabbage. In addition to making dumplings and stir-frying, cabbage can also be used to make delicacies such as cold cabbage hearts. However, not all cabbage is suitable for consumption. As the ancients said, "If you don't eat four kinds of cabbage, you won't be able to eat it in winter", here is a reminder to everyone, whether you have money or not, these four kinds of cabbage can't be given away for free. Let's take a look at these four types of cabbage and how to choose it correctly.
Normal cabbage should have a fragrant vegetable. And if the cabbage smells pungent, it is an abnormal phenomenon. Such cabbage is usually sprayed with formaldehyde, and it smells like a strange and pungent chemical, even a bit like disinfectant. Although such cabbage may be cheaper, we still have to remind everyone to think carefully, after all, what we eat in our stomachs needs to be carefully screened.
Normal cabbage usually has some not-so-nice features, and overly bright cabbage may have undergone some kind of treatment. During the growth of cabbage, it is difficult to avoid contact with a lot of dust and dirt, which is a normal phenomenon. If a cabbage looks particularly clean, it may have been soaked in formaldehyde. Such cabbage may be stored for a longer period of time and may have more pesticide residues. Therefore, when choosing cabbage, it is best to choose cabbage that is not very clean, and cabbage with insect eyes is a good cabbage.
Some people may think that the dried cabbage is spoiled, but this is not the case. Dried cabbage is caused by not watering in time during the planting process. The cabbage is in a state of water shortage, so it will dry out. On the contrary, such cabbage is homegrown, which is relatively more reassuring. Therefore, don't think that the dried cabbage is spoiled, and you can eat it with confidence.
When we buy cabbage, we can take a closer look at the appearance, and a small number of black spots do not affect the consumption of cabbage. However, if there are a lot of dark spots or lumps on the surface of the cabbage, then don't buy it. Such cabbage is likely to be caused by excessive formaldehyde treatment, which is what we call the "sequelae" of formaldehyde. Remind everyone not to buy such cabbage.
By understanding the above four types of cabbage that are not suitable for consumption, we can choose cabbage more accurately and ensure that the vegetables we eat are safe and reliable. I hope that everyone can pay attention to these details when buying cabbage and enjoy a healthy diet.
Cabbage is one of the most common vegetables in winter, delicious and accessible, rich in water and vitamins. However, not all cabbage is suitable for consumption. Cabbage with an unpleasant smell, too bright, dry or black spots is not recommended to buy. These cabbages may have been treated with formaldehyde, which is a food safety hazard. Choosing the right cabbage is an important part of ensuring a healthy diet. I hope that everyone can carefully observe and make the right choice when buying cabbage, and enjoy safe and healthy food.
1] Gourmets Jiang Yizhou. "If you don't eat cabbage, you can't eat it in winter", what is it if you don't eat it?Tell your family to be taboo![j].Journal of Health Gastronomy, 2022(1): 12-15