The season of fresh cabbage is here, perfect for salads, stir-fries, and soups. But recently, social media has been buzzing with shocking claims about plastic cabbages being sold in markets. Videos showing cabbages that look too shiny or don’t seem to cook properly have left many people worried. So, what’s really going on? Let’s find out how you can easily check your cabbage at home.

What i s a r eal, f resh c abbage?

A genuine cabbage , like the common green in colour , natural vegetable that shows its freshness through a few clear signs:

Firm and heavy: When you lift it, a fresh cabbage feels compact and heavier than it looks. A light or soft head could mean it’s old or damaged inside.

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