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Brussels sprout |
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Brussels sproutOne of the small edible buds along the stem of a variety of cabbage. (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera.) They are high in the glucosinolate compound sinigrin. Sinigrin was found to destroy precancerous cells in laboratory rats in 1996. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Kohlrabi is a subspecies of Brassica oleracea, a protean species that includes cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts and collard greens. Add citrus to cooked veggies; oranges and sweet pink grapefruit go well with green beans, baked sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, kale, or spinach. The clear, thermoformed packaging will appear in stores nationwide beginning November 2005, starting with fresh-cut fruit, herbs, strawberries and brussels sprouts. |
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