Broccoli
Indian Broccoli Exporters
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Broccoli is an edible green vegetable of the cabbage family whose large flowery head and stalk are eaten.
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India is one of the largest broccoli producers in the world, broccoli exporters in India export tonnes of Broccoli each year.
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Broccoli export is on the rise due to its several health and medicinal benefits. Many countries around the globe conduct broccoli import from India.
Broccoli Benefits :
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Broccoli has high levels of glucoraphanin, a compound that is converted into a potent antioxidant called sulforaphane during digestion
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Broccoli contains various bioactive compounds that have been shown to reduce inflammation in your body’s tissues.
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One human study showed significantly decreased insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who consumed broccoli sprouts daily for one month.
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Some research also supports the notion that specific antioxidants in broccoli may reduce your overall risk of a heart attack.
Broccoli Varieties We Exporters :
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BELSTAR
The Belstar broccoli variety is an organic hybrid variety of Broccoli generally suitable for spring or summer planting. This variety is very adaptable and is known to produce stress-tolerant plants. It develops a large central head and the side shoots produce numerous smaller heads.
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CALABRESE
Calabrese, also known as American, Italian, or green sprouting broccoli is a fast-growing and very easy-to-grow crop. It grows up to 2ft tall and produces bluish-green heads that are harvested in the summer or autumn, depending on the time it is sown.
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DESTINY
Destiny is heat-tolerant broccoli and is known to be a good source of Vitamins A and C. This mid-early and compact variety of broccoli variety has medium-small green beads, a smooth dome, and is round in shape. It is generally suited for fall harvest when planted in the summer.
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DICICCO
Broccoli di Cicco is an old-fashioned kind of broccoli. It's sweet like the common broccoli. It’s said that the giant broccoli heads were developed from it. All the stems and leaves should be eaten from DiCicco. You can basically just chop the whole lot and cook it.
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EASTERN MAGIC
Eastern Magic variety of broccoli is called a super-producer. It’s generally bred for the northeast US and Canada. The Eastern Magic plants have a hefty blue-green crown and are said to be loaded with a tangy, nutty, buttery flavor.
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GREEN MAGIC
The Green Magic variety of broccoli is a hybrid variety of heading broccoli. This variety of Broccoli matures in around 60 days from transplant. Green magic produces large and densely-packed heads. It is known for its ability to produce abundant harvests during warm spring temperatures.
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PURPLE SPROUTING
Purple-sprouting broccoli is a variety of Broccoli that is extremely hardy and can tolerate temperatures as low as -12°C. It is sown in March to harvest in early winter, or from April to mid-June for harvesting from January to May. This variety of Brocolli thrives in fairly heavy, alkaline soil.
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ROMANESCO
Romanesco broccoli is another variety of edible flower buds of the species Brassica oleracea. It is generally chartreuse in color. Romanesco Broccoli is known for its unique appearance because its form is a natural approximation of a fractal.
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SUN KING
The Sun King variety of Brocolli is known widely for its heat tolerance. It’s said to have a delicious flavor. ‘Sun King’ produces blue-green heads of 6-8 inches in diameter, with several side shoots. The Sun King type of Broccoli reaches maturity in about 70 days.
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WALTHAM 29
Waltham 29 is a variety of broccoli specifically developed to withstand the colder temperatures of the Pacific Northwest and East Coast. This variety of broccoli plants grows to a height of about 20 inches and forms blue-green medium to large heads on long stalks.
Onion Specification :
PARAMETER |
LEVEL |
Nutrients |
Calories - 31 |
Protein |
2.6 gm |
Fat |
0.4 gm |
Vitamin |
Vitamin C and K |
Minerals |
Calcium,Iron,Phosphorous,Potassium,Zinc,Thiamin,Riboflavin,Niacin |
Broccoli Packaging Information :
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Bag Type: Jute Bag, Paper Box, Plastic Packet
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Bag Weight 60 Gms
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1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg
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Colour Natural, White
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Labeling Printing with water-based ink
Broccoli Uses :
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A study by Nutrition Research found that consuming steamed broccoli regularly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing the total amount of cholesterol in the body.
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While there are no single ‘superfoods’ that can prevent cancer, and certain risk factors for cancer are unrelated to diet, there is evidence that eating a healthy diet can reduce the risk of cancer.
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Broccoli contains the carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin that, in 2003 and 2006 studies, were linked to a decreased risk of age-related eye disorders, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
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Brassica vegetables, like broccoli, contain a plant compound called indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which acts as a plant estrogen and may help balance hormones by regulating estrogen levels.
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Being rich in sulfur, brassicas like broccoli may support gut health, and as a result, improve your defense against infection.