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Broccoli is a member of the mustard family and classified as a brassica’s vegetable. Broccoli gets its name from the Italian plural of the word broccolo which means “the flowering crest of a cabbage”.
About:
Broccoli is a great source of antioxidants, and it is filled with vitamins, minerals, calcium, fibre, and vitamins C and K.
Did you know?
- 90% of B.C.’s broccoli supply is grown commercially in the Lower Mainland.
- B.C. produces 1.1 million kilograms of fresh market broccoli each year.
- Broccoli can be enjoyed raw, steamed, boiled, and roasted.
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