Tag: Microgreens

Just how nutritious are broccoli microgreens? Researchers compared the essential oil, vitamin, mineral, phytochemical, sugar, amino acid, and water content of five varieties of Brassica microgreens and found that broccoli was the most nutrient dense

Posted on November 18, 2021November 16, 2021 by Trenton Kenney 559 views

Nothing says “foodie” like a dish garnished with microgreens, which are immature shoots of common vegetables harvested after just 2…

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Disease-causing bacteria can grow on hydroponic microgreen mats Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes are two bacteria that can make you sick when eating contaminated produce. It turns out, some microgreen grow mats might be a breeding ground for these bacteria.

Posted on July 2, 2020April 7, 2021 by Gina Misra 1k views

Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes are two diarrhea-causing bacteria that can make you sick when eating contaminated produce. It…

Hacking hydroponics to grow kidney-friendly vegetables Patients with kidney disease have to avoid potassium, so researchers in Italy grew microgreens in low-potassium fertilizer, potentially sparking an idea for a new food product.

Posted on March 13, 2019April 6, 2021 by Gina Misra 491 views

Patients with kidney disease have to avoid potassium, so researchers in Italy grew microgreens in low-potassium fertilizer, potentially…

Smart farms should clean their greens No foodborne illness outbreaks have yet been associated with microgreens, but recent research suggests that there is still a risk.

Posted on January 23, 2018November 16, 2021 by Gina Misra 231 views

Microgreens are a specialty crop that is growing in popularity. It is most often served as a garnish, flavoring, or embellishment on dishes…