Sugarloaf cabbage takes the spotlight as vegetable of the year
Sugarloaf cabbage has gained popularity as a trendy vegetable, earning recognition from major media outlets. Chefs praise its versatility, sweetness, and ease of use compared to larger cabbage varieties.
Why it matters
It reflects shifting consumer food trends and the influence of social media on culinary preferences.
Unlike other varieties, the entirety of a sugarloaf cabbage can be used, even the outer leaves. ( Supplied )
There has been renewed interest in cabbage as the vegetable has become trendy online.
Varieties beyond the traditional green cabbage, including sugarloaf, are finding new fans.
Chefs hope the trend will encourage Australians to try different cabbages and get creative in the kitchen.
Link copied Share Share article A vegetable that is more known as a side dish than the main character is back in the spotlight.
Surging searches for cabbage on Google and Pinterest have driven media outlets Vogue and The New York Times to name cabbage the vegetable of the year.
Cabbage, a member of the brassica family like broccoli and kale, has long been celebrated for its variety of uses from coleslaw to cabbage rolls.
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