How to Select Broccoli

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Broccoli is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be eaten cooked or raw, plain or cooked into a dish. Choosing quality broccoli is a key to enjoying it.

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    The more open the florets, the older and closer to flowering the florets are.
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    If the stem seems woody, do not buy it.
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    It has gone past the stage of desirable texture. However, if your own broccoli has flowered, it will still work in soup or as stock flavouring.
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    Use within 7 days, or earlier if you notice any wilting commencing.
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    What if the trees are bluish?
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    This is a natural occurrence in many plants and will not affect the quality of the broccoli.
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    Is yellowing sign of old broccoli?
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    As long as the steam, it should be fresh. Yellowing can be a sign of older broccoli, but the coloring can also depend on the growing climate and nutrients in the ground.
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