Description

🥬 Cabbage Specifications – General Overview

1. Variety:

• Popular Indian Varieties for Export:

  • Pusa Drumhead – Large, compact heads, suitable for fresh consumption.

  • Golden Acre – Early maturity, small to medium heads.

  • Green Cabbage (Round Head) – Most widely exported.

  • Red Cabbage – For European and niche markets.

  • Chinese Cabbage (Napa) – Preferred in Asian cuisines.

2. Size & Grading:

• Size Classification (based on head weight):

  • Small: 0.5 – 1 kg

  • Medium: 1 – 2 kg (preferred for export)

  • Large: 2 – 4 kg

• Head should be compact, firm, and uniform in shape.

3. Color:

• Green Cabbage: Light to dark green leaves.

• Red Cabbage: Deep reddish-purple leaves.

• No yellowing, browning, or spotting on outer leaves.

4. Shape & Texture:

• Round to slightly flat, dense heads.

• Crisp, tightly packed leaves.

• No cracks, loose heads, or pest damage.

5. Freshness Indicators:

• Fresh outer leaves should be intact and healthy.

• Core should be short and clean-cut.

6. Moisture Content:

• Naturally high moisture (~90%) – needs careful post-harvest handling to prevent spoilage.

7. Packaging:

• Common pack sizes: 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg in:

  • Corrugated fiberboard boxes

  • Plastic crates

• Individually wrapped in perforated film for moisture control (optional)

• Labeling includes:

  • Variety

  • Size grade

  • Net weight

  • Country of Origin

  • Date of harvest/packing

8. Shelf Life:

• At ambient temperature: 4–7 days

• In cold storage (0°C to 2°C): Up to 3–4 weeks

9. Storage Conditions:

• Temperature: 0°C – 2°C

• Relative Humidity: 90% – 95%

• Must be stored away from ethylene-producing fruits (e.g., apples, bananas).

10. Nutritional Content (per 100g):

• Calories: ~25 kcal

• Rich in:

  • Vitamin C, K

  • Folate

  • Dietary fiber

  • Antioxidants (especially in red cabbage)