Wise ones... is my kale edible when moths have been eating it?

[mysteryowl]

Cabbage white moth has been devouring my beautiful dino kale.
I just cut all of it back. I am washing the leaves and rinsing off eggs and tiny green worms.

Uck!

I have a large harvest, but so chewed up. I had covered the kale with a white garden blanket and was shocked to see the destruction instead of protection underneath.

Can the kale be eaten? I have searched online and can't find anything about it be edible or not.

Thank you!

UPDATE: The first batch was washed very carefully, and turned into tasty kale chips. So far, we have not showed signs of moth eating disease. Ha!

[sinkingfeeling]

1. If you are sure all eggs and worms are gone, eat it, but

I would recommend cooking it.

[mysteryowl]

2. Yep, for sure cooking it is a good idea.

Thanks for the reply

[Ocelot II]

3. Is kale edible even when moths haven't been eating it?

[mysteryowl]

4. Ha!

Yes. It is a super food.

Have you tried kale chips, homemade?

[Ocelot II]

5. I have tried homemade kale chips, not impressed.

Kale is too prickly and it doesn't taste good.

[mysteryowl]

6. I prefer the smooth dino kale

[Alliepoo]

7. Oooooo

Good one!! I’m sitting here laughing like crazy at your reply! It’s perfect!!

[Easterncedar]

8. Avert your gaze and enjoy!

Extra protein isn’t a problem

[mysteryowl]

9. Thank you!

[keithbvadu2]

10. It's even more edible. There's less of it.

[ShepKat]

11. dam white moths

They don't care which brassica it is, they'll eat it.
Brassica is odd ball species. Ya just can't tell they are all related !