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Microgreens: Production, Processing and Utilisation

Edited by Shweta Sharma, Edited by Satish Kumar

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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.

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming. We are not accepting backorders for this item yet
Publisher | Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Published date | 27 Mar 2026
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 429
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-3-0321-4974-9
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