Abstract
Cruciferous sprouts and microgreens are a good source of bioactive compounds for human health since they are rich in glucosinolates, polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamins, etc. Sulfur-containing bioactive phytochemicals called glucosinolates are attractive to humans owing to its cancer chemoprevention. They mainly exist in cruciferous vegetables. Sulfur is one of the essential elements for plant and is also an indispensable component of glucosinolates. In this paper, the nutritional value of cruciferous spouts and microgreens is summarized, along with the effects of sulfur nutrition on bioactive phytochemical compounds of cruciferous sprouts and microgreens, especially glucosinolates. The review aims to provide nutritious information so that people may consume cruciferous sprouts and microgreens wisely, and to offer helpful cues for the research on cruciferous sprouts and microgreens products. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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