Red cabbage
Red cabbage - Brassica oleracea var. capitata - belongs to the Brassicaceae family and the Brassica genus. This large family comprises some 375 genera and 3,200 species. Like cabbage, red cabbage is eaten raw, grated, boiled, steamed or baked. When cooked, it takes on a bluish hue, unless an acidifier such as vinegar is added.