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Pigments, ascorbic acid, and total polyphenols content and antioxidant capacities of beet (Beta vulgaris) microgreens during growth
Microgreens are an emerging class of fresh food with a high potential for the natural health supplement and support system of space life. Although beet mic
Jyoti Acharya, Sonila Gautam, Prakshya Neupane, Anuj Niroula
International Journal of Food Properties · 2021 · https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2021.1955924
Abstract
Microgreens are an emerging class of fresh food with a high potential for the natural health supplement and support system of space life. Although beet microgreens are praised for their unique color, flavor, and overall eating quality, the study of their physicochemical composition is limited. In this study, profile of total chlorophylls, carotenoids, betalains, ascorbic acid, polyphenols, and equivalent antioxidant capacities (EAC) (as ascorbic acid) of beet (Beta vulgaris) microgreens of day 9 to day 21 were assayed and their correlations were evaluated. All investigated parameters were minimum on day 9 and significantly (p < 0.05) increased to the maximum on day 15. No significant (p > 0.05) reduction occurred in chlorophylls and carotenoids content after day 15, but all other parameters were significantly (p < 0.05) reduced. About 120 g of fresh microgreen could solely fulfill the recommended daily intake of ascorbic acid. Chlorophylls, carotenoids, and polyphenols content were lower as compared to other microgreens. Despite this, beet microgreens possessed high EACs as ascorbic acid due to high betalains content. Very high correlations (>0.76) were observed among all investigated parameters. This study demonstrates beet microgreens as a powerful natural antioxidant. Cell-based and human intervention studies are recommended to draw valuable information about potential bioactivity in humans.
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Jyoti Acharya; Sonila Gautam; Prakshya Neupane; Anuj Niroula (2021). Pigments, ascorbic acid, and total polyphenols content and antioxidant capacities of beet (Beta vulgaris) microgreens during growth. International Journal of Food Properties. https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2021.1955924 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Hosted by EVEC Athens (microgreens.org.gr). No changes were made to this article. Provided as-is, without warranties. EVEC Athens is not affiliated with, and this copy is not endorsed by, the authors or the publisher.
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