Microgreens: Production, Processing and Utilisation

·
· Springer Nature
Ebook
429
Pages

About this ebook

This book provides a comprehensive overview on production processing and utilization of microgreens in light of their popularity among health-conscious consumers, along with detailed information on the nutritional and functional importance of microgreens. The text promotes an understand of the basic concepts of microgreens cultivation, post harvest handling, processing techniques and value chain operations including growing, processing (harvesting, post-harvest handling and pest and disease management) and shelf life management. The basic aspects of microgreens as functional foods and their utilization such as culinary uses, salad dressings, product development and other potential food applications are covered in full.

Microgreens: Production, Processing and Utilisation studies current market trends and opportunities for the microgreen industry. The book provides information about developments in the field of microgreens as functional food in the last decade. Microgreens contain a variety of phytonutrients in concentrations usually higher than sprouts and baby greens and require less growing space with 15-20 days of growth period and thus has emerged as potential superfoods with numerous health benefits in the last decade.

This book provides a comprehensive overview on production processing and utilization of microgreens in light of their popularity among health-conscious consumers, along with detailed information on the nutritional and functional importance of microgreens. The text promotes an understand of the ba...

About the author

Shweta Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture at Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences

Satish Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry

Shweta Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture at Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Satish Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar Universi...

Rate this ebook

Tell us what you think.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.