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Episode 2: The Secret Life of Broccoli

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The Joy of Vegetables
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A deep dive into broccoli’s origins, flavour, and surprising cultural journey across continents.

Broccoli has not always been the dinnertime staple we recognise today. This episode unpacks its Mediterranean origins and its gradual rise to popularity, revealing how its cultivation transformed over centuries.

We discuss preparation techniques that bring out broccoli’s best textures and flavours, as well as the science behind its remarkable nutritional profile. A celebration of a vegetable often taken for granted.

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Series
The Joy of Vegetables
People
John Parsnip
Keywords
broccoli
greens
cooking
culinary
history
nutrition
Department: Division of Structural Biology
Date Added: 28/11/2025
Duration: 00:17:17

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