Sprouts Use as Functional Foods. Optimization of Germination of Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.), Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.), and Radish (<i>Raphanus sativus</i> L.) Seeds Based on Their Nutritional Content Evolution

Sprouts Use as Functional Foods. Optimization of Germination of Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.), Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.), and Radish (<i>Raphanus sativus</i> L.) Seeds Based on Their Nutritional Content Evolution

Wheat, alfalfa, and radish sprouts are well-renowned for their high nutritional content. However, their optimal imbibition and germination durations are rarely considered in the literature. In this study, reduced imbibition times of 3 h, 10 h, and 4 h were demonstrated for the wheat, alfalfa, and ra...

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Main Authors: Helga Francis, Espérance Debs, Mohamed Koubaa, Zeina Alrayess, Richard G. Maroun, Nicolas Louka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
sprouts
functional food
germination
vitamins
polyphenols
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/10/1460

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