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Purple cauliflower displays vibrant violet hues on the outside florets, however, the stem and core of the vegetable retain a cream color. The entire plant (floret, stalk and leaves) is edible. The stems and trunk are firm and tender and the florets have a dense yet soft and crumbly texture. It's flavor is milder, sweeter, nuttier and free of the bitterness sometimes found in White cauliflower.
Purple cauliflower is available year-round with a peak season during the winter months.
Purple cauliflower is a cool-season biennial cruciferous vegetable, botanical name Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, belonging to the plant order Capparales. Purple cauliflower's color is due to the presence of the antioxidant anthocyanin, which can also be found in red cabbage and red wine. Purple cauliflower also goes by the variety names Sicilian Violet, Violet Queen and Grafitti cauliflower.
Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also provides a fair amount of fiber, vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system. Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower are known for their high levels of cancer-fighting phytochemicals know as glucosinolates.
Purple cauliflower can be chopped in to individual florets and eaten raw, or roasted and paired with additional flavors such as garlic or balsamic vinegar. The vibrant color is a nice visual counterpoint for green hued vegetables like green beans, peas or broccoli. Blend steamed cauliflower with beans for a unique spread for toast or crackers. Use within a few days of purchase for best color and texture.
Cauliflower was brought to England by Flemish weavers in the mid-1600s and later became the rage of the French court, where Louis XV's mistress, Comtesse du Barry had a consomme of veal, oxtails and cauliflower named for her. In the modern era, cauliflower fell into a period of obscurity, languishing upon crudite trays and within obvious soups and gratins. Its renaissance can be attributed to the discovery of colorful varieties, such as the purple Graffiti and purple Cape.
Purple cauliflower is a heritage variety that comes from either Italy or South Africa. Its true wild origin is not quite known, though its color is naturally occurring and is not due to scientific manipulation.
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Description/Taste
Purple cauliflower displays vibrant violet hues on the outside florets, however, the stem and core of the vegetable retain a cream color. The entire plant (floret, stalk and leaves) is edible. The stems and trunk are firm and tender and the florets have a dense yet soft and crumbly texture. It's flavor is milder, sweeter, nuttier and free of the bitterness sometimes found in White cauliflower.
Seasons/Availability
Purple cauliflower is available year-round with a peak season during the winter months.
Current Facts
Purple cauliflower is a cool-season biennial cruciferous vegetable, botanical name Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, belonging to the plant order Capparales. Purple cauliflower's color is due to the presence of the antioxidant anthocyanin, which can also be found in red cabbage and red wine. Purple cauliflower also goes by the variety names Sicilian Violet, Violet Queen and Grafitti cauliflower.
Nutritional Value
Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also provides a fair amount of fiber, vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system. Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower are known for their high levels of cancer-fighting phytochemicals know as glucosinolates.
Applications
Purple cauliflower can be chopped in to individual florets and eaten raw, or roasted and paired with additional flavors such as garlic or balsamic vinegar. The vibrant color is a nice visual counterpoint for green hued vegetables like green beans, peas or broccoli. Blend steamed cauliflower with beans for a unique spread for toast or crackers. Use within a few days of purchase for best color and texture.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cauliflower was brought to England by Flemish weavers in the mid-1600s and later became the rage of the French court, where Louis XV's mistress, Comtesse du Barry had a consomme of veal, oxtails and cauliflower named for her. In the modern era, cauliflower fell into a period of obscurity, languishing upon crudite trays and within obvious soups and gratins. Its renaissance can be attributed to the discovery of colorful varieties, such as the purple Graffiti and purple Cape.
Geography/History
Purple cauliflower is a heritage variety that comes from either Italy or South Africa. Its true wild origin is not quite known, though its color is naturally occurring and is not due to scientific manipulation.
Featured Restaurants
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| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| West Pac Noodle Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6892 |
| Rustic Root (5th & J) | San Diego | 619-232-1747 |
| El Jardin Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 8776742244 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Deli | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Sidebar - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Sirens Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Comercializadora de Especialdides | Ensenada Baja California | 646-128-7028 |
| Just Call Us Volunteers | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Chef Jenn | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-9054 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Trattoria Positano | Cardiff CA | 760-320-111 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Four Seasons Foods Catering | San Diego CA | 619-876-6986 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Sara Polczynski (Seasoned Plates) | San Diego CA | 619-757-8924 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego CA | 619-255-0216 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Fifty Two Remedies | San Diego | 858-707-7016 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Pearl Hotel (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Doubletree Hotel Circle | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Canape Catering | Santee CA | 858-866-6523 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| El Roy's Tequila Bar + Kitchen | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Lola 55 | San Diego CA | 619-727-9282 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Et Voilà ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Viejas Casino Buffett | Alpine CA | 619-659-1774 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
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Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 16 days ago, 3/10/19 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Big beautiful heads of cauliflower. Green and white too! 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 65 days ago, 1/20/19 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Large tight heads. Nice color. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 86 days ago, 12/30/18 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Rodney Kwano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States4791 Claire Drive, Oceanside 92057 619-917-7540 About 100 days ago, 12/16/18 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. 
University District Farmers Market
Steel Wheel Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States3700 324th Ave SE, Fall City 98024 About 143 days ago, 11/03/18 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at University District Farmers Market. A purple variety with a mild, sweet, nutty flavor - Yum! 
Hayward Wisconsin Farmers Market
Sunny Hill Farms
Wisconsin, United States, Bruce 54895 715-868-5835 About 190 days ago, 9/17/18 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Hayward Wisconsin Farmers Market. 
Magnolia Farmers Market
Alvarez Organic Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States, Mabton 509-830-5242 About 227 days ago, 8/11/18 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Magnolia Farmers Market. Beautiful and edible ;) 
Vista Farmers Market
Rodney Kwano Farms
Near Vista, California, United States4791 Claire Drive, Oceanside 92057 619-917-7540 About 339 days ago, 4/21/18 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 415 days ago, 2/04/18 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Dark purple, large heads. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 428 days ago, 1/21/18 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Large bright heads. Big Y World Class Markets Massachusetts, United States About 463 days ago, 12/17/17 Dillons Near Wichita, Kansas, United States About 467 days ago, 12/14/17 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
John Her
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesHer Produce 559-313-6676 About 475 days ago, 12/06/17 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Monona Farmers Market
Near Monona, Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 541 days ago, 10/01/17 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Monona Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 664 days ago, 5/31/17 Spotter's comments : Purple Cauliflower spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. |
