Kai-lan
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Kai-lan (with white flower) - older cultivated form |
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(cultivation and sale)
Kailan , and Chinese broccoli ( Brassica alboglabra , Syn. : Brassica oleracea var. Alboglabra ) called, in English, also known as Gai lan , the Dutch usually Kailan written is a slightly bitter leafy vegetables with flat, glossy blue-green leaves and thick stems . The kai-lan belongs to the genus cabbage ( Brassica ) and as a type of vegetable cabbage ( Brassica oleracea ) it is related to the subspecies broccoli and kale , to which it is somewhat similar in taste . It is a relative of the Pak Chois and Chinese cabbage . They are available in different cultivation varieties with different harvest times and adaptation to regional cultivation temperatures . Externally, white and yellow flowers , for example, serve as a feature for discriminating the gelbblütige Kai-lan compared to Kai-lan with white blooms a variety newer breeding represents.
Name and origin
The term Kai-lan ( Chinese 芥藍 / 芥蓝 , Pinyin gàilán , Jyutping gaai 3 laam 4 ) comes from Cantonese ( 芥蘭 / 芥兰 , gàilán , Jyutping gaai 3 laan 4 * 2 ). Kai-lan is traditionally mostly grown in the warm coastal region of its country of origin, China , for example in Guangdong , Guangxi , Fujian and Yunnan . There are now cultivation areas in northern China , Taiwan , India , Indonesia , Japan , Malaysia , the Philippines , West Africa and the coastal region of the Mediterranean .
External features
The Kai-lan plant can reach a height of 0.5 to 1 meter, but it is usually harvested at a size of 30 to 40 cm. The main stem of the plant is straight and has no hairs. Its stem diameter is usually 1.5 to 2 cm. The leaves of the plant are elongated oval and can be up to 10 cm long. The leaf margin is irregularly shaped and fringed in small pieces. The petiole can reach 3 to 7 cm in length. The flowers of the Kai-lan come in both white and yellow, depending on the species. The petal is elongated oval and can be 1 to 2.5 cm long. The diameter of the flower is at least 1.5 to 2 cm.
Cultivation
The kai-lan is a plant that prefers warm to temperate climates and has the greatest heat resistance among the cabbage vegetables. The seeds and seedlings of Kai-lans thrive best at 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Temperatures above 30 and below 15 degrees Celsius prevent the germination and growth of seeds and young plants . Kai-lan usually grows at a temperature of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Its growth slows down when the temperature is below 20 degrees Celsius and slows down sharply when it is below 15 degrees Celsius. The plant likes large day-night temperature differences and tolerates normal to sandy soil with 80 to 90% soil moisture. However, it is not resistant to drought . Excessive irrigation and accumulation of water in the fields negatively affects the plant.
use
Kai-lan is very common in Chinese cuisine and especially in southern canton cuisine , for example sautéed with ginger and garlic or simply cooked in hot water and served with oyster sauce . In contrast to broccoli, where only the flower parts are consumed, kai-lan is usually prepared with leaves and stems. In some countries the vegetable is also used as an ingredient in salad . In Asia , Kai-lan has also found its way into the cuisines of Korea , Japan , Myanmar , Thailand and Vietnam .
ingredients
Kai-lan is rich in vitamins , minerals and fiber . Its ingredients include z. B. iron , copper , potassium , calcium , magnesium , manganese , sodium , phosphorus , selenium , strontium , zinc , β-carotene (provitamin A), various vitamins A , vitamin B , vitamin C , vitamin E , vitamin K1 , folic acid , Protein , fat , carbohydrates and sugar . The values serve as a general orientation, as the environmental conditions of the growing area also have an influence on these values.
| Calorific value | water | fat | protein | Carbohydrates | Ballast | sugar | Sat. Fatty acids | Simple unsaturated Fatty acids | Multiple unsaturated Fatty acids | Folic acid |
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| 125.5 kJ (30 kcal) |
93 g | 0.8 g | 1.2 g | 4.7 g | 2.6 g | 0.9 g | 0.12 g | 53 mg | 0.35 g | 0.1 mg |
| iron | copper | potassium | calcium | Magn. | sodium | phosphorus | selenium | zinc |
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| 0.59 mg | 64 µg | 270 mg | 110 mg | 19 mg | 7 mg | 43 mg | 1.4 µg | 0.41 mg |
| β-carotene | Vita. A. | Vita. B1 | Vita. B2 | Vita. B3 | Vita. B6 | Vita. C. | Vita. K1 | Choline |
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| 1.03 mg | 86 µg | 0.1 mg | 0.15 mg | 0.46 mg | 74 µg | 29.6 mg | 89.1 µg | 27 mg |
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Trivia
A new cross between broccoli and kai-lan called " Broccolini " was successfully bred by the Japanese company Sakata Seed Corporation in Yokohama in 1993 and brought to market in both Japan and the USA . In German-speaking countries, this vegetable cross is mostly known as "Bimi".
Please refer
Web links
- Brassica oleracea alboglabra at Useful Tropical Plants (English)
- Brassica alboglabra Bailey at www.fooddb.com.hk (Chinese, English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Kai-lan alias scientific name "Brassica alboglabra (LH Bailey) / Brassica oleracea L. var. Alboglabra (LH Bailey) Musil (芥藍 / 芥蓝, also 芥蘭 / 芥兰 - gailan)". In: www.efloras.org. Retrieved October 17, 2018 (Chinese, English).
- ↑ Kai-lan alias scientific name "Brassica alboglabra (LH Bailey) / Brassica oleracea L. var. Alboglabra (LH Bailey) Musil (芥藍 / 芥蓝, also 芥蘭 / 芥兰 - gailan)": The Association for Hong Kong Catering Services Management Ltd. - 莖葉 類 蔬菜 ( Memento from December 3, 2016 in the Internet Archive ). In: www.fooddb.com.hk. Retrieved December 3, 2016. (Chinese, English)
- ↑ Kai-lan alias scientific name "Brassica alboglabra (LH Bailey) / Brassica oleracea L. var. Alboglabra (LH Bailey) Musil (芥藍 / 芥蓝, also 芥蘭 / 芥兰 - gailan)": Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved October 17, 2018 - npgsweb.ars-grin.gov - Online (English)
- ↑ Chinese broccoli (aka Kai-lan). In: www.lebensmittellexikon.de. Retrieved October 17, 2018 .
- ↑ Chinese broccoli - Kai-lan, Pak Kanaa (คะน้า). In: thai-thaifood.de. May 31, 2018, accessed October 19, 2018 .
- ↑ a b Chinese broccoli (Kai-lan) - nutritional values, calories, carbohydrates. In: vegane-Fitnessernaehrung.de. Retrieved October 19, 2018 .
- ↑ a b Chinese broccoli (Kai-lan), cooked - nutritional values, calories, carbohydrates. In: vegane-Fitnessernaehrung.de. Retrieved October 19, 2018 .
- ^ Frank Massholder: Chinese broccoli. In: Lebensmittellexikon.de. June 9, 2014, accessed December 26, 2019 .
- ^ Washington State University: Vegetable Research & Extension Center. In: agsyst.wsu.edu. Retrieved October 17, 2018 .
- ↑ Monika Preuk: Bimi - the new super vegetable against cancer? In: lifeline.de. October 9, 2014, accessed October 19, 2018 .