Nutritional quality profiles of six microgreens [PDF]
Scientific ReportsGlobally, one in every four individuals faces a deficiency in essential micronutrients. Harvested early from various vegetables, grains, and herbs, microgreens have rich nutritional profiles that can mitigate nutrient deficiencies.
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Antioxidant properties and sensory evaluation of microgreens from commercial and local farms
Food Science and Human Wellness, 2020 Microgreens are young and tender vegetables or herbs that provide attractive color, flavor, and nutrition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the nutritional and sensory qualities of broccoli microgreens grown by different methods (hydroponically ...
Libo Tan, Lingyan Kong
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Microgreens: nutritional properties, health benefits, production techniques, and food safety risks [PDF]
PeerJ“Microgreens” is a hypothetical name given to a new class of edible plants that have become popular in recent years. Microgreens are plants that are larger than sprouts and smaller than baby greens, with an average height of 2–8 cm.
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A review on the effects of light-emitting diode (LED) light on the nutrients of sprouts and microgreens [PDF]
Trends in Food Science and Technology, 2020 Background: Sprouts and microgreens, which are tender, flavourful, rich in nutrients, have a short growth cycle, and have been recognized as functional foods in the human diet.
Zhonghua Bian, Xin Chen, Chungui Lu
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Effect of Celery (Apium graveolens L.) Microgreens on Drosophila melanogaster [PDF]
مجلة بغداد للعلوم, 2023 Celery (Apium graveolens L. ; family : Apiaceae) was often used as a spice in daily food. However, this plant contains many antioxidant compounds useful for attenuating neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson's disease.
Mohamad Agus Salim +2 more
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Bioactive Composition and Nutritional Profile of Microgreens Cultivated in Thailand
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 2021 Microgreens are young and tender leafy vegetables that have gained wider consumer acceptance. This is attributed to their low caloric composition and rich micronutrient and antioxidant composition. The present study investigated the bioactive composition
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Supplemental UV-B Exposure Influences the Biomass and the Content of Bioactive Compounds in Linum usitatissimum L. Sprouts and Microgreens [PDF]
Horticulturae, 2022 The interest in the pre-harvest ultraviolet-B (UV-B) exposure of crops in indoor cultivation has grown consistently, though very little is known about its influence on the nutraceutical quality of microgreens.
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Trial Protocol for Evaluating Platforms for Growing Microgreens in Hydroponic Conditions
Foods, 2022 The hydroponic production of microgreens has potential to develop, at both an industrial, and a family level, due to the improved production platforms. The literature review found numerous studies which recommend procedures, parameters and best intervals
Paula Ioana Moraru +2 more
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Enhanced nutritional value of mung bean microgreens compared to sprouts: a quantitative study [PDF]
Open Life SciencesMicrogreens, the young edible seedlings of vegetables and herbs, have emerged as nutrient-rich alternatives in contemporary diets due to their enhanced sensory and nutritional attributes.
Marottickal Sheba Sunny +9 more
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Impact of Ozone-Based Postharvest Treatment on the Quality and Shelf Life of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) Microgreens [PDF]
Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias AgrariasMicrogreens are young vegetable seedlings that have garnered significant attention due to their high concentrations of health-promoting phytochemicals.
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