Pea Microgreens

Pea Microgreens

Looking for a nutrient-rich addition to your next meal? Look no further than pea microgreens! These tiny greens pack a serious nutritional punch, and are a great way to add some extra flavor and color to your plate. Pea microgreens are also a good source of vitamins A and C, and are a good source of antioxidants. They can be used in salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish for soups or other dishes.

Nutrient Description:

Antioxidant, Anti-carcinogenesis, Chemo-protective, Anti-viral, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory,  Anti-mutagenic, and Anti-diabetic potential.

High water and fibre content, low fat and carbohydrate content, good for weight loss.

Taste: Nutty, Juicy, Sweet

Nutrients: 

• High in Protein
• Contains all 8 essential amino acids
• Polyphenols
• Flavonoids
• Rich in minerals
• Magnesium
• Iron
• Copper
• Manganese
• Silicon
• Sulfur
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Sodium
• Phosphorus
• Zinc
• Contains Vitamins
• A
• B1, B2, B6
• C
• K

References:

Xiao, Z., Lester, G. E., Luo, Y., & Wang, Q. (2012). Assessment of vitamin and carotenoid concentrations of emerging food products: edible microgreens. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 60(31), 7644-7651.
Weber, C. F. (2017). Broccoli microgreens: A mineral-rich crop that can diversify food systems. Frontiers in nutrition, 4, 7.

Burguieres, E., Mccue, P., KWON, Y. I., & Shetty, K. (2008). Health‐related functionality of phenolic‐enriched pea sprouts in relation to diabetes and hypertension management. Journal of Food biochemistry, 32(1), 3-14. 

Liu, H., Chen, Y., Hu, T., Zhang, S., Zhang, Y., Zhao, T., … & Kang, Y. (2016). The influence of light-emitting diodes on the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities in pea sprouts. Journal of Functional Foods, 25, 459-465.

U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Agricultural Research Service. https://www.usda.gov/

https://betterme.world/articles/sunflower-microgreens-nutrition/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316075#nutrition