Pak Choi Green  – or Chinese Cabbage – is a subspecies of Brassica Rapa, member of the family Brassicaceae or Cruciferae. It is typical of East Asia and native to China. It has thick smooth spoon-shaped red leaves and a translucent white stem.

Taste
Amarognolo ma delicato rispetto alle altre tipologie di cavolo e la sua consistenza è cremosa e morbida. Si degusta crudo per dare un tocco orientale alle insalate miste.

Health benefits and nutritional value
it has a high nutritional value and it can provide considerable benefits to the body. It is a hypocaloric food, rich in vitamin A and C, minerals like calcium and potassium, fibres and proteins. It can help regulate blood pressure.