Moncalieri Cauliflower
Definition
Moncalieri Cauliflower is one of the many horticultural varieties belonging to the species Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, herbaceous plant belonging to Brassicaceae or Cruciferae family. It has a stalk with more or less large lateral leaves: the upper leaves envelop the bud. From the bud, the floral peduncles develop and form the "head", or inflorescence. The latter can have different colors: from white to green to violaceous, and represents the edible part, together with the more tender enveloping leaves.
- Production Area: The production area mainly includes the Municipalities of Moncalieri, Santena, Nichelino, and Trofarello.
- Legislative Protection: Moncalieri Cauliflower is classified among the "Traditional Agri-foodstuffs of Regione Piemonte", according to art. 8 of the Legislative Decree 30th April 1998, n. 173 and the Annex to the Decisions of the Regional Council 15th April 2002 n. 46-5823.
Moncalieri Cauliflower
(photo by: Aree protette Po Torinese)
