BC INTERIOR DRY BELT CABBAGE Availability: BC Interior Dry Belt Cabbage is available from June through until March. Selection:   Look for round, firm, compact heads that are smooth and heavy for their size Grades: Canada No. 1 - Free from defects, no size requirements Care & Storage: Store cabbage at 32°F (0°C) with 90-95% relative humidity.  Cabbage loses moisture easily; trim outer leaves just prior to cooking as the outer leaves help to stop moisture loss.  Handle carefully to avoid bruising Cabbage Trivia: Cabbage is one of the oldest vegetables known, and has been cultivated for over 4,000 years. It was originally found growing wild on the seashores of Southern Europe, England and Denmark NUTRITION INFORMATION BC Cabbage per 150 g serving (1/6 head) Energy 36 cal Protein 2.3 g Fat 0.3 g Carbohydrates 6.0 g Dietary Fibre 0.3 g Sodium 27 mg Potassium 335 mg Nutritional Information provided by: Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Encyclopedia Fresh for Flavour Foundation, 1991.