Napa Cabbage Nirvana: Say Goodbye To Pepper Spots Forever
Not sure if the black spots are some type of mold and will affect the cabbage fermentation. It's called pepper spot and is a cosmetic defect. Still safe to eat. Whenever i get it at. Napa cabbage, a member of the cruciferae family, has been afflicted by a physiological disorder known as pepper spot (gomasho), which adversely impacts its marketability.
