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Cauliflower (produce) — Ingredient · Foodgeist
Ingredient
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head (the white curd) is eaten. The cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescence meristem. Cauliflowe
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Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head (the white curd) is eaten. The cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescence meristem. Cauliflower heads resemble those in broccoli, which differs in having flower buds.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
floral×4
fresh×7
sharp×3
aromatic×6
pungent×6
green×6
rose×2
honey×2
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
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