Glossary C
Deutsch: Blattkohl / Español: Berza / Português: Couve / Français: Chou cavalier / Italiano: Cavolo verde
Collard in the food context refers to a type of leafy green vegetable, closely related to cabbage, kale, and broccoli. Known scientifically as Brassica oleracea, collards are characterized by large, dark green, sturdy leaves with a slightly bitter, earthy flavor. They are highly nutritious and widely used in various traditional dishes, especially in Southern American cuisine.
Deutsch: Taro / Español: ñame o taro / Português: inhame ou taro / Français: taro / Italiano: taro
The colocasia is a tropical plant widely cultivated for its edible corms, leaves, and stems, playing a vital role in global agriculture, particularly in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. As a staple crop, it supports food security in humid regions while also holding cultural and medicinal significance.