In the last decade, there has been an increase in the use of sprouted grains in human diet
and a parallel increase in the scientific literature dealing with their nutritional traits and …

Background Interest in fresh, functional foods is on the rise, compelled by the growing
interest of consumers for diets that support health and longevity. Microgreens garner …

Microgreens, a hypothesized term used for the emerging food product that is developed from
various commercial food crops, such as vegetables, grains, and herbs, consist of developed …

Microgreens have gained increasing popularity as food ingredients in recent years because
of their high nutritional value and diverse sensorial characteristics. Microgreens are edible …

Considering the well-being cognizance of masses, the microgreens have emerged as the
potential therapeutic functional foods for improving the overall health by dietary …

Microgreens are emerging specialty food products which are gaining popularity and
increased attention nowadays. They are young and tender cotyledonary leafy greens that …

Increasing public concern about health has prompted humans to find new sources of food.
Microgreens are young and immature plants that have been recently introduced as a new …

Minimally processed refrigerated (MPR) fruits and vegetables are an important and rapidly
developing class of MPR foods. These convenience foods are being produced by unique …

After a brief introduction regarding the definitions of sprouts, microgreens and “baby leaf”
vegetables, this chapter provides an overview of this growing market segment within the …

The design of novel and functional foods is a major driver of innovation in the food industry,
which strives to meet consumer's rising demand and expectations for healthy foods. In …