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Is purple broccoli safe to eat?

Asked by talljasperman (21916points) March 11th, 2015

I just bought some broccoli and I found out that it is mostly purple on the top outside. It tastes ok.

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auntydeb's avatar

Over here in the UK we call it ‘purple sprouting’ or purple sprouting broccoli. It is generally more expensive than the green stuff and can taste much better too… Certainly it should be safe to eat, maybe steamed with a little butter and black pepper – eat like asparagus. Hm, now I am peckish! I hope you enjoy.

Brian1946's avatar

According to Wiki, it might be purple cauliflower.

According to several Google links, it’s most edible.

Good on you for consuming a cruciferous veggie.

ibstubro's avatar

Eat it.

½ way through, Ranch dressing is allowed!~

Brian1946's avatar

Uh oh, just found out that purple broccoli is PEE-PULL! ;-O

dxs's avatar

Sounds like fun! Can I have a crown?

archananair's avatar

purple broccoli exist i go to know just.

Buttonstc's avatar

Of course it’s safe to eat. In addition, the purple signifies the presence of anthocyanins and they have positive health benefits.

It’s the same compound found in all types of berries, which of course have numerous health benefits.

CWhite99's avatar

Oh yes, of course you can eat it, here by us a lot of people like to buy it and it tastes just like normal broccoli. Nothing wrong with it and won’t kill you at all lol

marinelife's avatar

It is delicious!

NNoels's avatar

Oh definitely!! And it is very delicious as well.

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