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Slegers Microgreens
Microgreens are tender, young greens grown in soil from the seeds of vegetables, greens, and herbs. They are about 1.5 " to 5" in height, with two fully-developed cotyledon leaves (first leaves of a seedling). Slegers living organic Micro Greens are ready to eat when you purchase them. They are packaged living in the soil so you receive the benefit of maximum freshness, vitamins, minerals and active enzymes when you eat them.
Simply snip, rinse and enjoy.
Scientific Research on Nutritional Content
A team of scientists from the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture analyzed the nutrient composition of 25 commercially available microgreen varieties. Their study concluded that microgreen cotyledon leaves had considerably higher nutritional densities than their mature counterparts. Depending on the microgreen, there were higher levels of vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K along with other vitamins and minerals. The study also suggests that the more exposure to sunlight for photosynthesis the higher the nutritional content found. This large-scale microgreen study was published in the August 2012 issue of the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.
Reference…Xiao Z, Codling EE, Luo Y, Nou X, Lester GE, Wang Q. Microgreens of Brassicaceae: Mineral composition and content of 30 varieties. J Food Compost Anal [Internet]. 2016 [cited 2017 Mar 15];49.87-93.
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A very nutrient rich food. High in magnesium and the amino acid Lysine. Gorgeous, bright red leaves and mild flavour accent any dish.
Add Arugula's nutty flavour to salads, pastas, grains, sandwiches, wraps & soups. Same wonderful qualities as our older Arugula with daintier leaves.
Its young, delicate leaves have a sweet, strong aroma and flavour. Use as garnish or add to Mediterranean dishes.
Brilliant burgundy leaves provide a colourful contrast to standard Microgreen Basil.
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A type of sweet basil native to southeast Asia and often used in Thai cooking. Its flavour is more stable under high or extended cooking temperatures than that of sweet basil.
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Beautiful display of reddish-purple stems look stunning as a garnish. Beet Greens are a great antioxidant and detoxifier.
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Has a milder taste than broccoli flourettes. Some studies have shown that it may act as an antioxidant to stimulate the ability of cells to protect against disease.
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Milder taste than full size cabbage. Excellent source of vitamin K, C and B6, just to name a few.
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Adds wonderful flavour and aroma to many dishes. Use dainty leaves as a garnish on fish, chicken, or in salsa.
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Intense and unique in zippy flavour and aroma. Commonly used in Spanish dishes. Naturally cleansing for the body.
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Tender, sweet tasting shoots that create a vibrant contrast of bright yellow on any platter, stir fry or soup. Store in the fridge/cooler to keep cool and dark, so that Corn Shoots will stay yellow (please avoid top shelf and the back of fridge due to potential for freezing).
Tastes hot like radish roots. These attractive leaves are used as a garnish for many culinary dishes or to add hot flavour to salads.
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Brilliant red leaves make this garnish stand out and get noticed on many culinary dishes. Same hot taste as the radish root.
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Pretty garnish with a mild, pleasant flavour. High in Vitamin A, C, K Folate and Alpha-linolenic acid.
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Beautifully detailed leaves add an attractive appearance to a salad or as a garnish. Has a mild pleasant taste.
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Great lightly sauteed or as a garnish. It has a sightly peppery, spicy taste. Mustard is rich in antioxidants and high in Vitamin A,C, E and K.
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Peppery taste with bright green leaves. Popular in Britain for topping egg salad sandwiches in deli's.
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Nasturtium leaves can be used in many culinary dishes. The peppery leaves can be tossed on salads or soups. It is high in Vitamin C.
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Crisp and fresh, with a nutty flavour like the sunflower seed. High in protein. Great in wraps, sandwiches, and as a garnish.
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Sweet and crisp tendrils are great additions to salads, wraps and sandwiches. Presents well as a garnish on many culinary dishes. Leaving them on your countertop for your children to snack on is a great way to get kids to eat healthy. If you want to prevent spindly leaves from growing place Pea Tenders in the fridge (avoid top shelf and back of fridge due to potential for freezing).
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Micro herb from the mint family. The bold purple-red leaves make it a unique garnish commonly used in Japanese dishes.
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Stunning garnish with deep red veins running through dark green leaves. High in vitamin C. Less lemon tart flavour than other sorrels.
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We believe Slegers' Wheat Grass tastes so sweet because it is grown in the greenhouse in a completely balanced organic soil mix, with all the sunshine it needs to produce a nutrient rich, high chlorophyll content plant.
Wheat grass provides energy, many nutrients including Vitamins A,C, E, calcium, magnesium and amino acids. It is well known for cleansing the body. We encourage you to do research on wheat grass so you are educated on how to use it. Wheat Grass is too fibrous for the stomach to digest and therefore must be juiced. Check your juicing manual to make sure it juices Wheat Grass before purchasing.
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A convenient assortment of 6 different Microgreens, packaged in a closed sturdy box! Mixed Micros may contain the following:
Arugula, Beet Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery, Green Daikon Radish, Red Daikon Radish, Red Russian Kale, Mizuna, Ruby Steaks Mustard, Pea Tenders, and Pepper Grass Cress.
*Depending on product availability the above listed items may be substituted by other micro greens.*