02 Mar Vegetable microgreens – A potential source of nutrition
सब्जी माइक्रोग्रीनस - पोषण का एक संभावित स्रोत Microgreens are young and tender edible seedlings produced using the seeds of different species of vegetables, herbaceous plants, aromatic herbs and wild edible plants (Di Gioia and Santamaria 2015a, b). The edible portion constitutes single stem, the cotyledon leaves and, often, the emerging first true leave (Di Gioia et al. 2017). A few days of photosynthesis of microgreen is known to provide nearly 4-9 times more nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins and minerals than their mature counterparts. Microgreens first appeared in the menus of the chefs of San Francisco, in California, at the beginning of the 1980s. By geography, North America contribute ~50% of market share in 2019. . During 2020-2025, NutriGreens market at the global level is anticipated to grow at a CAGR (Compound annual growth rate) of 7.5-8.0%. Traits of Microgreens The gaining popularity of these cotyledonary leafy greens is due to their pleasing palette of colors, textures and flavors. Microgreens represent a new class of vegetables that can be considered as “functional foods” or “super foods” (Treadwell et al. 2010), because they serve as rich source of bioactive compounds such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, along with the necessary nutrients required for human body (Janovská et al., 2010; Xiao et al., 2012). Microgreens are frequently called...