Broccoli (Brassica oleraceaL. var. italica L.) is plants of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae). Broccoli is classified as the italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea. These vegetable are closely resembling cauliflower but usually green in color. Broccoli is widely produced in many European and American countries. Broccoli is highly nutritious and has been considered as anti-cancerous food by the American Cancer society. It is a good source of vitamin A, calcium and Vitamin B2 and it is a rich source of most minerals especially of potassium, phosphorus, sulphur and magnesium and micro element.
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