Cabbage botanically known as Brassica oleracea is an edible multi-layered green, white or purple leafy vegetable. It is closely related to other crops such as cauliflower, brussels sprouts and broccoli. It is believed that cabbage originated from Europe before it spread to other parts of the world where it is used in many cuisines.
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Garlic botanically known as Allium sativum belongs to the onion genus, Allium. It is closely related to leek, rakkyo, chive,onion and shallot. Garlic has been recorded to be in use for over 7,000 years and originated from central Asia before it spread to Africa, America and Europe where it is mainly used for food seasoning, medicinal and culinary purposes. It is a bulbous plant which grows
Gingera rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale and family of Zingiberaceae is consumed mainly as a spice for delicacies or as medicine. Other members of this plant family are galangal, turmeric and cardamom. Ginger is indigenous to southern China, before it spread to other regions such as Spice Islands, Asia, and subsequently to West Africa and to the Caribbean. Fresh ginger contains 80.9%
Tomato is an edible fruit belonging to the nightshade family of Solanum lycopersicum. It originated from South American Andesbut its usage as food originated in Mexico before spreading to the other parts of the world. It is grown in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate areas. Ali et., al (2014) support that tomato is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibers. it is also a pe
Pomegranate is botanically referred to as Punica granatum, a fruit-bearing deciduous tree growing between 5 to 8 meters. Pomegranate is widely believed to have originated from Iran since ancient times.Presently, it is widely cultivated all over the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, the Middle East and Caucasus region, Asia, northern and tropical Africa. It was however introduced by Sp
Broccoli is an edible green vegetable with a large flowering head whose name is derived from the Italian plural of broccolo, meaning flowering crest of a cabbage. It belongs to the specie of Brassica oleracea and has big flower head, arranged in a tree-like structure on edible stalk. The clustered flower heads are surrounded by leaves.It originated from Italy before it was introduced to America a
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