{"id":4312,"date":"2021-12-07T18:24:37","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T18:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/"},"modified":"2022-03-07T10:36:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T10:36:32","slug":"who-invented-bok-choy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/","title":{"rendered":"Who invented bok choy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_60 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6646ddefad8c2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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choy first discovered?\">When was bok choy first discovered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Where_did_bok_choy_come_from\" title=\"Where did bok choy come from?\">Where did bok choy come from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Is_bok_choy_Japanese_or_Chinese\" title=\"Is bok choy Japanese or Chinese?\">Is bok choy Japanese or Chinese?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#What_happens_when_you_eat_too_much_bok_choy\" title=\"What happens when you eat too much bok choy?\">What happens when you eat too much bok choy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Is_any_part_of_bok_choy_poisonous\" title=\"Is any part of bok choy poisonous?\">Is any part of bok choy poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Does_bok_choy_cause_inflammation\" title=\"Does bok choy cause inflammation?\">Does bok choy cause inflammation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Which_is_healthier_bok_choy_or_cabbage\" title=\"Which is healthier bok choy or cabbage?\">Which is healthier bok choy or cabbage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#What_countries_use_bok_choy\" title=\"What countries use bok choy?\">What countries use bok choy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#What_culture_is_bok_choy\" title=\"What culture is bok choy?\">What culture is bok choy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Where_is_bok_choy_originated_from\" title=\"Where is bok choy originated from?\">Where is bok choy originated from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#What_country_grows_the_most_bok_choy\" title=\"What country grows the most bok choy?\">What country grows the most bok choy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Is_bok_choy_grown_in_the_USA\" title=\"Is bok choy grown in the USA?\">Is bok choy grown in the USA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#What_is_bok_choy_called_in_America\" title=\"What is bok choy called in America?\">What is bok choy called in America?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Where_does_US_get_bok_choy\" title=\"Where does US get bok choy?\">Where does US get bok choy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Where_is_bok_choy_grown_in_the_world\" title=\"Where is bok choy grown in the world?\">Where is bok choy grown in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#When_was_bok_choy_discovered\" title=\"When was bok choy discovered?\">When was bok choy discovered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Where_is_bok_choy_originally_from\" title=\"Where is bok choy originally from?\">Where is bok choy originally from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#How_did_bok_choy_come_to_America\" title=\"How did bok choy come to America?\">How did bok choy come to America?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Is_bok_choy_a_Chinese_food\" title=\"Is bok choy a Chinese food?\">Is bok choy a Chinese food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#Is_bok_choy_Chinese_food\" title=\"Is bok choy Chinese food?\">Is bok choy Chinese food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/who-invented-bok-choy\/#What_countries_eat_bok_choy\" title=\"What countries eat bok choy?\">What countries eat bok choy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_invented_bok_choy\"><\/span>Who invented bok choy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>China<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_bok_choy_bad_for_you\"><\/span>Why is bok choy bad for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raw bok choy, like all cruciferous vegetables, contains an enzyme called myrosinase. Myrosinase <b>can hinder thyroid function by preventing the body from absorbing iodine. Cooking deactivates it. Eating raw bok choy in moderate amounts does not pose a hazard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_culture_uses_bok_choy\"><\/span>What culture uses bok choy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinese<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_did_bok_choy_come_to_America\"><\/span>When did bok choy come to America?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bok choy was introduced to Europe and North America in <b>the 1900s by Chinese immigrants, who used it not only in cooking but also to treat colds, coughs, and upset stomachs, as well as in a poultice for skin irritation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_bok_choy_first_discovered\"><\/span>When was bok choy first discovered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bok choy was likely bred from native wild brassica species growing in the area around 3,500 years ago! In <b>the 1300s CE, bok choy was imported to Korea, which was one of the most powerful and advanced societies in Asia at the time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_bok_choy_come_from\"><\/span>Where did bok choy come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>China<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bok_choy_Japanese_or_Chinese\"><\/span>Is bok choy Japanese or Chinese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bok choy is <b>classically used in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and is a great addition in stir-fry, curries, and soups. You can also cut it thinly and add it to salads, as you would any cabbage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_eat_too_much_bok_choy\"><\/span>What happens when you eat too much bok choy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Too much raw bok choy can <b>have a serious and potentially life-threatening effect on your thyroid gland, and medical professionals advise against overindulging in the raw version of this tasty vegetable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_any_part_of_bok_choy_poisonous\"><\/span>Is any part of bok choy poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxic effects Bok choy contains glucosinolates. These compounds have been reported to prevent cancer in small doses, but, like many substances, <b>can be toxic to humans in large doses, particularly to people who are already seriously ill.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_bok_choy_cause_inflammation\"><\/span>Does bok choy cause inflammation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3. Bok Choy. Bok choy is an unusual looking vegetable in the cabbage family. Cruciferous vegetables like bok choy have sulforaphanes that <b>help reduce inflammation by encouraging the liver to detoxify<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_healthier_bok_choy_or_cabbage\"><\/span>Which is healthier bok choy or cabbage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aside from being a good source of calcium and phytonutrients (a trait shared with green cabbage), <b>bok choy has higher levels of vitamin A and beta-carotene than other varieties of cabbage. On the flip side, green cabbage is a better source of fiber.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_countries_use_bok_choy\"><\/span>What countries use bok choy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinensis varieties are popular in <b>southern China, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. Being winter-hardy, they are increasingly grown in Northern Europe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_culture_is_bok_choy\"><\/span>What culture is bok choy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bok choy is native to <b>China, originally from the Yangtze River Delta, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_bok_choy_originated_from\"><\/span>Where is bok choy originated from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>China<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_country_grows_the_most_bok_choy\"><\/span>What country grows the most bok choy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>China<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bok_choy_grown_in_the_USA\"><\/span>Is bok choy grown in the USA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the veggie is still grown in China, bok choy is now also harvested in <b>California and parts of Canada.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_bok_choy_called_in_America\"><\/span>What is bok choy called in America?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bok choy (American English and Canadian English), pak choi (British English), pichay\/petsay (Filipino), or pok choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) is a type of Chinese cabbage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_US_get_bok_choy\"><\/span>Where does US get bok choy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>About 95 million pounds of Asian vegetables, including bok choy, are imported (mainly from <b>Mexico) into the United States each year. A further 35 million pounds are grown in the U.S, primarily California, although some is grown in Arizona as well as right here in Texas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_bok_choy_grown_in_the_world\"><\/span>Where is bok choy grown in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CountryProduction %1Global2<b>China<\/b>47.79%3India13.01%8 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_bok_choy_discovered\"><\/span>When was bok choy discovered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bok choy evolved in China, where it has been cultivated since <b>the 5th century AD.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_bok_choy_originally_from\"><\/span>Where is bok choy originally from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>China<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_bok_choy_come_to_America\"><\/span>How did bok choy come to America?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chinese immigrants introduced the plant to North America in the nineteenth century. Although the plant has been used in ethnic dishes for years, bok choy has only recently captured the attention of American consumers and bok choy uses abound. &#8230; Bok choy can also be steamed or sautxe9ed like Swiss chard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bok_choy_a_Chinese_food\"><\/span>Is bok choy a Chinese food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bok Choy is <b>one kind of Chinese cabbage. They have dark green leaves and white stems. It is known as Shanghai Green cabbage (u4e0au6d77u9752) in Chinese. &#8230; Making a Chinese restaurant like quick fry baby bok Choy at home is a simple process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bok_choy_Chinese_food\"><\/span>Is bok choy Chinese food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bok Choy is <b>one kind of Chinese cabbage. They have dark green leaves and white stems. It is known as Shanghai Green cabbage (u4e0au6d77u9752) in Chinese. &#8230; Making a Chinese restaurant like quick fry baby bok Choy at home is a simple process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_countries_eat_bok_choy\"><\/span>What countries eat bok choy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not surprisingly, bok choy leaves often look like those of a cabbage. The stalks are crunchy and offer a mild, pleasant flavor. It has been eaten in <b>China and other Asian countries for more than 1,500 years and it&#8217;s a far more recent addition in the United States, where it&#8217;s been cultivated for more than a century.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who invented bok choy? China Why is bok choy bad for you? Raw bok choy, like all cruciferous vegetables, contains an enzyme called myrosinase. Myrosinase can hinder thyroid function by preventing the body from absorbing iodine. Cooking deactivates it. 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