The Nutritional Quality Potential of Microgreens, Baby Leaves, and Adult Lettuce: An Underexploited Nutraceutical Source

The Nutritional Quality Potential of Microgreens, Baby Leaves, and Adult Lettuce: An Underexploited Nutraceutical Source

Interest in the cultivation of lettuce landraces is increasing because native varieties, as high-quality products, are particularly attractive to consumers. Lettuce is a popular leafy vegetable worldwide, and interest in the consumption of first leaves (microgreens) and seedlings (baby leaves) has g...

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Main Authors: Eva Martínez-Ispizua, Ángeles Calatayud, José Ignacio Marsal, Claudio Cannata, Federico Basile, Abdelsattar Abdelkhalik, Salvador Soler, José Vicente Valcárcel, Mary-Rus Martínez-Cuenca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
antioxidant
biodiversity
baby leaf
landrace
lettuce
microgreen
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/3/423

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