Fresh Microgreens
What are Microgreens?
Microgreens are vegetables and herbs grown from seeds and harvested at the seedling stage when they have only their seed leaves and before their true leaves develop. Even though they're small, these plants pack a big, bold flavor and have extraordinarily high vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content. Many studies have found that depending on the variety, microgreens have up to 40 times more nutrients than a mature plant.
How to use Microgreens
Microgreens are bold and beautiful in colour, appearance, taste and texture. Pea Shoots taste like mature sugar peas, broccoli microgreens taste like broccoli only a bit stronger, cilantro microgreens taste like a brighter version of cilantro, and believe it or not, canteloupe microgreens taste and smell like canteloupe! So how do you use them: any and every way imaginable…in cooking, in sauces, as garnishes, in salads as part of your lettuces, in sandwiches, in eggs, in baking, cookies, banana bread, and our favourite way - Straight outta the box!
Boost immune system
Aids in controlling blood sugar
8 times more folate than bean sprouts
4 times more Vitamin A than tomatoes
7 times more Vitamin C than blueberries
Up to 69% of high-quality bioavailable Protein
Use them to add flavour to sandwiches, as a topper on pasta, in a mixed green salad, or the best of the best...straight outta the pack!
Pea Shoots
High in Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Potassium and Calcium
Contains the perfect balance of Macro Nutrients
Has Phytochemicals and Indoles both with powerful cancer fighting properties
Arugula microgreen is nutty, peppery, and a little pungent. Makes it great to add a kick to soups and salads, roasted potatoes. The delicate look makes it a great garnish for drinks and meals
Arugula
Sunflower
Very high in Protein, Calcium, Iron, and essential amino acids
Great source of healthy fats
High in dietary fibre
Rich in antioxidants
Anti-inflammatory and Anti-microbial benefits
Cardiovascular benefits
Wonderful nutty flavour with a huge crunch! Sunflowers are also slightly sweet which makes them a great choice for eating raw. Scrambled eggs, salds, sandwiches and stirfrys are all great ways to enjoy
Radishes
High in Vitamin C, A, B & K
Highest amount of Vitamin E of all microgreens
Promotes eye health
Reduce the risk of heart related diseases
Anti-inflammatory benefits
Radish microgreens give the same peppery radish punch, in the form of a delicate and crunchy tiny plant. Now you can add the radish flavour to your burger, quesadillas, soups and salads without having to add a whole radish
Broccoli
Concentrated levels of Vitamins A, B, C & E
Dense amount of minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and zinc.
Up to 100 times the level of Sulforaphane vs. mature broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables
Helps reduce the chance of DNA mutations causing cancer
Broccoli microgreens are super versatile given their mild taste. They are easy to hide in smoothies, but taste great in salads, sandwiches, eggs, and stirfrys.
Mustard Microgreens
Dense in Vitamin A, C, K & E
Complete food rich in protein, fibre, folate, calcium & iron
Aids in clearing congestions and sinuses
Helps in combating effects of diabetes
Stimulates healthy hair growth
Mustard microgreens add a great flavour to your salads and sandwiches, just like mustard…but in a super food! Also and incredibly tasty addition to South Asian Cuisine.
Kale
Rich in Vitamin B6, C, E & K
Source of dietary fibre
Contains high amounts of many vital minerals
Excellent for healthy skin and hair
Carotenoid antioxidants in high concentrations lowering the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts
With a milder flavour and without the bitterness of adult kale, microgreen kale complements spring salads, wraps and pasta dishes. The super fine and smooth texture lends itself well as garnishes as well.
Canteloupe
These microgreens are bursting with nutrients like Vitamin A, in the form of beta-carotene, that surpasses oranges.
They are also a great source of Vitamin C, potassium, and carotenoids that support heart health, eye health, and digestion.
It is rich in Vitamins A, C, E, and K, fiber, and antioxidants
Purple Kohlrabi
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi microgreens are vibrant, with purple to rose-colored stems and contrasting dark green leaves. The purple of the stem carries up between the cotyledons, and some of the leaves can also be purple-tinged.
The flavor of Kohlrabi is similar to sweet, mild cabbage and the beautiful color combinations make them great garnishes or additions to sandwiches or slaw.
Kohlrabi microgreens are very nutritious and contains over 100% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C. It's also high in Vitamin B6, Folate (B9), Thiamin (B1), potassium, phosphorus, and calcium.
Sources also report that kohlrabi has the following additional nutritional and disease fighting benefits:
1. Fights cancer
Improves heart health
Decreases the risk of obesity and diabetes
Lowers blood pressure
Reduces C-reactive protein
Red Cabbage
Red cabbage micro greens have six percent more vitamin C and 20 percent more lutein seeing xanthan 40 percent more vitamin E and 200 to get this 260 times more beta carotene. It was solid proof that baby plants were absolutely packed with much more nutrients than their mature selves. The best sources of certain vitamins and carotenoids with vitamin C are microgreens. Moreover, vitamin C is an important vitamin for immune system strength but it also helps prevent cardiovascular disease, eye diseases, and prenatal health problems.
Among many other things, its highest concentration is found in red cabbage which is a true superpower microgreen. Red cabbage leaves in a fruit smoothie and colicin carotenoids are the next carotenoids that help reduce the risk of cancers and eye diseases. Better carotenoids in particular they’re a precursor to vitamin A or retinol which promotes healthy skin healthy mucous membranes for good eye health and vision and a strong immune system.
Cilantro
The cilantro microgreen has a sweet, bright aroma and is quite bold. In contrast to full-size cilantro, micro cilantro is slightly peppery and has a little bit of grassiness. It also smells much different than mature cilantro and doesn’t have the musty smell that many people dislike.
Micro Cilantro pairs well with avocado, carrots, zucchini, tomato, coconut milk, citrus, ginger, mint, lemongrass, chile peppers, yogurt, chicken, lamb, and white fish.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Powerful antioxidant
Antimicrobial properties
Helps lower blood sugar
Anti-convulsant properties
Anti-inflammatory properties