Journal
FOODS
Volume 11, Issue 3, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/foods11030371
Keywords
sprouts; trace elements; essential minerals; diet
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- Polish Ministry of Education and Science [N42/DBS/000111, N42/DBS/000167]
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Sprouts are a potential dietary source of rich minerals and trace elements. Beetroot sprouts are rich in zinc, iron, and magnesium, while onion sprouts are rich in manganese and calcium. Sprouts from the Brassicaceae family are generally richer in calcium, magnesium, and zinc compared to sprouts from the Fabaceae family.
Background: elemental deficiency may result in the malfunctioning of human organisms. Sprouts, with their attractive looks and well-established popularity, may be considered as alternative sources of elements in the diet. Moreover, the uptake of micro- and macronutrients from sprouts is better when compared to other vegetable sources. The aim of the study was to determine and compare the level of the selected essential minerals and trace elements in 25 sprouts from different botanical families, to preselect the richest species of high importance for human diets. Methods: the Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Mg, Ca determinations were performed using atomic absorption spectrometry with flame atomization and iodine by the colorimetric method. Results: beetroot sprouts had the highest levels of Zn, Fe, and Mg, while onion sprouts were the richest in Mn and Ca, among all of the tested sprouts. Sprouts of the Brassicaceae family were generally richer in Ca, Mg, and Zn than sprouts from the Fabaceae family. Results allow preselection of the most perspective sprouts as possible dietary sources of essential minerals and trace elements. For rucola, leeks, onions, and beetroot sprouts, the data on minerals and trace element compositions were performed for the first time.
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