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/
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