‘Purple Cape’ Cauliflower

‘Purple Cape' Cauliflower may not be the most unusual forms of cauliflower - but it is certainly the prettiest. It is a heritage variety that comes from either Italy or South Africa. Its true origin is not quite known. It wasn't introduced to England until 1808.

Unlike Green and Romanesco cauliflower - Purple Cape comes from the wild and is has not been tampered with (as far as we know). The color of the plant comes from the antioxidants anthocyanins like those that are found in red cabbage.

Purple cauliflower is surprisingly much better for us than White cauliflower. It can be eaten raw and steamed (it takes less time to steam than White cauliflower). If cooked too much the cauliflower will lose its purple color and turn green - which isn't bad but it will cease to look nice.