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EVEC Microgreens
Category Scientific Library
Open-access scientific research on microgreens, hosted for free educational use with full attribution to the original authors and publishers under their Creative Commons licences.
Microgreens: a universe of flavors
From spicy radish to sweet pea and peppery arugula — a tour of the microgreens flavour spectrum, and what the published sensory research does and does not support.
Are microgreens more nutritious than mature vegetables?
Are microgreens more nutritious than the mature vegetables? What the research says when you compare microgreens with their full-grown versions — the honest answer.
Nutritional and sustainability potential of cereal microgreens
Wheat microgreens show 262% more protein than mature grain on a dry-weight basis, while red amaranth shows 86% less. What the evidence does and does not support.
Extending the shelf life of microgreens
How to extend the shelf life of microgreens: harvesting, drying, temperature and storage methods that keep them fresh for days instead of hours.
International sanitary guidelines for the planting and distribution of microgreens and sprouts
Food safety rules for microgreens and sprouts: the US FSMA and Produce Safety Rule, the European ESSA hygiene guide, and Regulations 852/2004 and 208/2013.
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