Hitchcock Farms purple napa cabbage is now available at Trader Joe’s. You’ll find it in a 2-count bag in the produce section of select West Coast stores. It brings bold color and a crisp bite to salads, slaws, wraps, and stir-fries.
Where to Find It
You can find purple napa at select Trader Joe’s stores in:
California
Oregon
Washington
Arizona
Texas (a limited number of stores)
Each bag holds two heads. Availability varies by store, so check with your local Trader Joe’s if you don’t see it. We grow purple napa year-round, so you can pick some up any time of year.
What Makes Purple Napa Different
Purple napa has the same tall, crinkly head as green napa. The big difference between the two, however, is their color. Purple Napa leaves are a deep, vibrant purple that brightens up any dish.
It also has a bit more punch in flavor than green napa, with a crisp bite that holds up whether raw or cooked. Slice it thin to add color and texture to almost any dish.
That purple color is due to the high levels of anthocyanins in the cabbage, natural plant pigments that act as antioxidants. They’re the same compounds that give blueberries, blackberries, and red cabbage their deep color. Adding a few purple leaves to your plate is an easy way to get more of these health-boosting antioxidants.
Ways to Use Purple Napa
You can use purple napa anywhere you’d use green napa or regular cabbage. A few easy ideas:
Salads: Shred it and toss it with your greens for color and crunch.
Slaws: Mix it with carrots and a tangy dressing for a bright side dish.
Wraps: Use whole leaves in place of tortillas, or tuck shredded leaves inside.
Stir-fries: Add it during the last minute or two of cooking so it stays crisp.
Tacos and bowls: Pile it on top for a crisp, colorful finish.
Try one of our recipes:
Grown in the Salinas Valley
We grow our purple napa in California’s Salinas Valley, where we’ve farmed since 1989. It’s grown with the same care as our Iceberg Babies®, romaine hearts, and Brussels sprouts.
Pick up a bag on your next Trader Joe’s run!
