What is Broccoli?

So what are
Broccoli Microgreens?

Broccoli: (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an edible green plant in the cabbage family (family Brassicaceae, genus Brassica) whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea.

Broccoli Microgreen: Vegetable greens harvested just after the cotyledon leaves have developed. Microgreens are used to add sweetness and spiciness in all kinds of food from salads, soups, sandwiches, to even smoothies. Besides thier great taste, they add a large range of vitamins and nutrients in any meal. 

Nutrients and Vitamins

Macro-elements & Micro-elements, what’s the difference?

Macro-elements are nutrients that the body needs in large amounts, while micro-elements are nutrients that the body needs in very small amounts.

Macro-elements per mg/100g (FW)

                              Calcium (Ca)                                  88 mg

                              Magnesium (Mg)                            51 mg

                              Phosphorous (P)                           69 mg

                              Potassium (K)                              326 mg

                              Sodium (Na)                                   52 mg

                              Nitrates (NO3)                             267 mg

Micro-elements per mg/100g (FW)

                               Iron (Fe)                                            0.67 mg

                               Zinc (Zn)                                           0.37 mg

                               Copper (Cu)                                    0.09 mg

                               Manganese (Mn)                             0.37 mg

                               Cadmium (Cd)                        < 0.0001mg

                               Lead (Pb)                                  < 0.0001mg

Vitamin Content

Vitamin A (ᵦ-carotene)                                        221.80 mg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)                                        51.0 mg

Vitamin E (tocopherol)                                              24.1 mg

Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)                                        2.8 mg

Antioxidant bioactive compounds

Glucoraphanin                                                                                4.8 µmol / g

Total isothiocyanates (sulforaphane)                                    633.11mg, 32.30%

Total anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucose)                                    12.66, 0%

Total soluble polyphenols                                                         2017.38, 70.09%