Maximization of Sulforaphane Content in Broccoli Sprouts by Blanching [PDF]
Foods, 2022 Broccoli sprouts are a recognized source of health-promoting compounds, such as glucosinolates, glucoraphanin, and sulforaphane (SFN). Maximization of SFN content can be achieved by technological processing.
Andrea Mahn +3 more
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iTRAQ-Based Proteomic Analyses of Regulation of Isothiocyanate and Endogenous Selenium Metabolism in Broccoli Sprouts by Exogenous Sodium Selenite [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Broccoli sprouts have high isothiocyanate and selenium accumulation capacity. This study used a combination of methods, including physiological and biochemical, gene transcription and proteomic, to investigate the isothiocyanate and endogenous selenium ...
Xiaolan Quan +5 more
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Untargeted polysulfide omics analysis of alternations in polysulfide production during the germination of broccoli sprouts [PDF]
Redox Biology, 2023 Higher consumption of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is associated with a reduced risk of cardiometabolic diseases, neurological disorders, diabetes, and cancer.
Shingo Kasamatsu +6 more
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Broccoli Sprouts and Their Influence on Thyroid Function in Different In Vitro and In Vivo Models [PDF]
Plants, 2022 Broccoli sprouts are a super vegetable; however, they have possible negative effects on thyroid function, which is especially important for patients with hypothyroidism.
Paweł Paśko +5 more
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Factors Influencing Sulforaphane Content in Broccoli Sprouts and Subsequent Sulforaphane Extraction [PDF]
Foods, 2021 Broccoli sprouts contain 10–100 times higher levels of sulforaphane than mature plants, something that has been well known since 1997. Sulforaphane has a whole range of unique biological properties, and it is especially an inducer of phase 2 detoxication
Jan Tříska +10 more
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Steamed broccoli sprouts alleviate DSS-induced inflammation and retain gut microbial biogeography in mice [PDF]
mSystems, 2023 Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are devastating conditions of the gastrointestinal tract with limited treatments, and dietary intervention may be effective and affordable for managing symptoms.
Johanna M. Holman +14 more
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Calcium Involved in the Enrichment of γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in Broccoli Sprouts under Fructose Treatment [PDF]
Plants, 2023 The effect of fructose on γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) content and its metabolic pathway in broccoli sprouts was investigated. The results demonstrated that the fructose treatment not only significantly increased the fresh weight, GABA, and glutamate ...
Qinling Wei +9 more
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Enhancement of Glucosinolate Formation in Broccoli Sprouts by Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment [PDF]
Foods, 2022 Broccoli sprouts are known as a rich source of health-beneficial phytonutrients: glucosinolates and phenolic compounds. The production of phytonutrients can be stimulated by elicitors that activate the plant stress response.
Adriana Vanegas Torres +2 more
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Identification of volatile and flavor metabolites in three varieties of broccoli sprouts [PDF]
Food Chemistry: XBroccoli sprouts are promising functional food sources and their taste and flavor play a pivotal role in the acceptance of consumers. In this study, the flavor profiles of three varieties of broccoli sprouts, namely Bi Lv, You Xiu, and Lv Hua, were ...
Yu Xia +8 more
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Selenium enrichment of broccoli sprout extract increases chemosensitivity and apoptosis of LNCaP prostate cancer cells [PDF]
BMC Cancer, 2009 Background Broccoli is a Brassica vegetable that is believed to possess chemopreventive properties. Selenium also shows promise as an anticancer agent.
Suzuki Kazuhiro +9 more
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