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We often eat dried yellowflower cabbageas a common ingredient, but have you ever seen fresh ones?Have you seen fresh yellow flower cabbages?Is the online claim that fresh yellow flower cabbages are more toxic than arsenic true?How should we handle fresh yellow flower cabbages?Let's learn about fresh yellow flower cabbages!Are fresh yellow flower cabbages poisonous?
Fresh yellow flower cabbages do contain a toxin called autumn crocus alkaloid, which sounds nice but it’s best to avoid it.
Autumn crocus alkaloid can inhibit cell growth and has been used to suppress cancer cells; however, it also affects normal cells, so it is harmful to the body. Consuming over 100 grams of fresh yellow flower cabbages can lead to poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Severe cases may result in muscle pain and weakness, numbness in fingers and toes, abnormal bruising or bleeding.7-65 milligrams of autumn crocus alkaloid can be lethal, so fresh yellow flower cabbages are indeed poisonous.How to prepare fresh yellow flower cabbagesAlthough fresh yellow flower cabbages contain toxins, they can still be safely consumed if properly prepared. Just soak them in salty water for a while before cooking; there's no need to worry too much about it. Let's look at how to cook fresh yellow flower cabbages.
Prepare ingredients: fresh yellow flower cabbages,
pork
, almonds,chili peppers, green onions, garlic.Steps:1. Remove the stamens from the fresh yellow flower cabbages and soak them in salted water for about 30 minutes;2. Clean the pork and cut it into strips;3. Heat oil in a pan; stir-fry almonds until slightly golden, then remove.
4. Sauté green onions and garlic in the same pan, add the prepared pork strips along with
red peppers
and stir-fry until the pork changes color, then add fresh yellow flower cabbages;
5. Season with salt, stir-fry again, add almonds, and cook until done.
Since fresh yellow flower cabbages contain toxins that can damage the body, simply blanching them would affect taste and flavor; therefore, we can opt to soak them instead, which removes the toxins without compromising their taste.How to handle fresh yellow flower cabbagesAlthough the toxin in fresh yellow flower cabbages, autumn crocus alkaloid, can damage the body, there's no need to treat it as poison. Proper handling makes it safe and suitable for consumption.
To remove the autumn crocus alkaloid from fresh yellow flower cabbages, simply blanch them at high temperature. This toxin weakens or disappears at 60 degrees Celsius. Soak fresh yellow flower cabbages after removing the stamens in boiling water for about two hours and then rinse with clean water before stir-frying; this is safe to eat.
Alternatively, if you don't plan to consume them immediately, you can dry the fresh yellow flower cabbages. Dried yellow flower cabbages are free of toxins and safe to eat.
Nutritional value of yellow flower cabbages
Protein, fat, and carbohydrates make up 14%, 2%, and 60% respectively in yellow flower cabbages; they also contain more phosphorus than other vegetables. The nutritional content is relatively high.The flowers of yellow flower cabbages have digestive, lactation-promoting, and blood-boosting effects. For mothers with insufficient breast milk during lactation, it can help increase milk supply.
Yellow flower cabbages contain abundant lecithin which helps improve brain function and delay aging; it improves concentration and memory.
They significantly reduce cholesterol levels in the serum, making them a good health food for hypertensive patients. They also contain rich dietary fiber that benefits intestinal health.
The nature of yellow flower cabbages is sweet and cool, providing hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, heat-clearing, dampness-eliminating, digestive, vision-improving, calming effects.Regular consumption can moisturize the skin, increase its elasticity and tightness, making it an excellent anti-aging aid for women. Yellow flower cabbages also have antibacterial and immune functions to prevent infections.Precautions for eating yellow flower cabbagesWhat are the precautions for consuming fresh yellow flower cabbages?
Due to the presence of toxins in fresh yellow flower cabbages, they must be blanched before consumption. The toxin disappears at 60 degrees Celsius; soak them after removing the stamens and blanching for two hours or more. Then you can safely stir-fry and eat.
Alternatively, dried yellow flower cabbages are free of toxins and safe to consume. Drying is a good way to store them without compromising their safety.If you have fresh yellow flower cabbages that won't be consumed immediately, dry them thoroughly before storage; this ensures they remain toxin-free and can be safely eaten later.ConclusionIn summary, while fresh yellow flower cabbages contain toxins, proper preparation makes them safe to consume. Blanching or soaking is recommended to remove these toxins. Dried yellow flower cabbages are also free of harmful substances and safe for consumption. Enjoy the health benefits without worrying about toxicity.
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