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Cabbage

Cabbage Water

Red cabbage water is an indicator for pH. It will go red in acidic solutions and green in basic solutions. It will stay its nice purple colour in neutral solutions.

Making cabbage water

  1. Chop one large red cabbage into small pieces. Note: Blackberries, red onions, or even hibiscus flowers can be used as a substitute.
  2. Simmer the cabbage pieces until the water turns a deep shade of purple.
  3. Allow the water to cool.
  4. Refrigerate when not in use.

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