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Young shoots of red cabbage are a better source of selected nutrients and glucosinolates in comparison to the vegetable at full maturity

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Cruciferous vegetables are a valuable source of ingredients with health benefits. The most characteristic compounds of cruciferous vegetables with identified anticancer properties are glucosinolates. Young shoots and sprouts of red cabbage are becoming a popular fresh food rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. The objective of this research was to determine, for the first time in a comprehensive approach, whether young shoots of red headed cabbage are a better source of selected nutrients and glucosinolates in the human diet in comparison to the vegetable at full maturity. The proximate composition (protein, fat, digestible carbohydrates, fiber), fatty acids profile, minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc, manganese, copper), as well as glucosinolates were examined. The red headed cabbage was characterized by a significantly larger amount of dry matter, and total and digestible carbohydrates in comparison to young shoots. The ready-to-eat young shoots, which are in the phase of intensive growth, are a better source of protein, selected minerals, and especially glucosinolates. The level of some nutrients can be enhanced and the intake of pro healthy glucosinolates can be significantly increased by including young shoots of red cabbage into the diet.

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artykuły w czasopismach
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EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY no. 246, pages 2505 - 2515,
ISSN: 1438-2377
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English
Publication year:
2020
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Drozdowska M., Leszczyńska T., Koronowicz A., Piasna-Słupecka E., Domagała D., Kusznierewicz B.: Young shoots of red cabbage are a better source of selected nutrients and glucosinolates in comparison to the vegetable at full maturity// EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY -Vol. 246,iss. 12 (2020), s.2505-2515
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Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.1007/s00217-020-03593-x
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Gdańsk University of Technology

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