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Sprouts: nutritious and sustainable ancient food of the future

Posted - June 6, 2009

Sprouts: nutritious and sustainable ancient food of the future

By Kelly Roesler

Sprouts are loaded with vitamins, enzymes and minerals. They are also rich in antioxidants and anti-carcinogens. Bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, brussel sprouts, and sprouts of all descriptions are mostly found in trendy restaurants and stylish markets and may soon find their way into family kitchens. While the health benefits have been highlighted by experts for years, labelling sprouts a super natural food, mainstream success has been elusive.

FACTORS INFLUENCING SLOW MARKET PENETRATION

Several factors have influenced their slow and painful market penetration.

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