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WHY ARE MY CAULIFLOWER HEADS PINK? END
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Cauliflowers naturally produce pigments that colour the cauliflower
head. The pigment protects it from damage by the sun. I bet the leaves
haven't been growing over the cauliflower head, exposing it the sun.
Apparently the pigment produced contains anti-oxidants which are good
for you. So I would eat it and enjoy! If you want perfectly white
cauliflowers then make sure the leaves cover the head, this is known as
blanching.
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Name: Pauline Berkeley
E-mail: berkeleyone@hotmail.com
Date posted: December 12, 2010 - 10:31 am
Message: my cols are growing with mini heads is this normal.I'm in Costa Blanca Spain.I
I hope you can help never seen before although they look pretty