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.
