Difference between revisions of "Palm cabbage"
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| − | The palm cabbage is made from the surrounding tissue of the apical bud and to extract this product the palm itself must be fallen. Many people | + | The palm cabbage is made from the surrounding tissue of the apical bud and to extract this product the palm itself must be fallen. Many people eat this food and consider it a delicacy. It is often prepared in salads and other recipes as the "Arroz con palmito" which means rice with palm heart. Countries like Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Paraguay export this product. |
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| − | + | Much of the palm cabbage comes from wild populations which is decimating the species. Actually, there are experimental plantations that are trying to grow palms for harvesting. | |
Revision as of 06:27, 7 June 2007
Introduction
The palm cabbage is made from the surrounding tissue of the apical bud and to extract this product the palm itself must be fallen. Many people eat this food and consider it a delicacy. It is often prepared in salads and other recipes as the "Arroz con palmito" which means rice with palm heart. Countries like Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Paraguay export this product.
Useful species
Below is a list of some palms that are known for producing edible cabbage:
Ecological Problems
Much of the palm cabbage comes from wild populations which is decimating the species. Actually, there are experimental plantations that are trying to grow palms for harvesting.