How healthy are sprouts?
Have you tried sprouts yet? These crunchy flavour bombs are not only deliciously tasty, but are also super healthy and easy to digest. They enrich your dishes with the burgeoning power of a plant in the making!
Sprout power
Seeds that have just sprouted hold an unprecedented power! They contain all the vital substances a sprout needs to survive after germination. A seed only sprouts after contact with water and at an ideal temperature (± 20°C). This is the moment when everything breaks loose. All the substances that were in ‘stand-by’ mode in the seed now come to life and nourish the growing plant. As a result, sprouts are bursting with nutrients (and enzymes) that are also easily absorbed in your body.
Sprouts in your food
Sprouted seeds or sprouts are a super healthy, crunchy addition to your dishes. You can use them to enrich your muesli or add sprouts to soups and
salads. It is also a great idea to use a topping of sprouted seeds to give an extra power boost to a tasty sandwich.
Eco-friendly
Sprouts are among the most concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids that exist. Yet there are very few foods that cost so little time and energy to produce, which is why sprouts have a well-deserved reputation as being eco-friendly.
Scurvy
Before it was discovered that citrus fruits (vitamin C) were the most effective remedy against scurvy, sprouts were used to combat this deadly disease among seamen in the 17th century. Captain James Cook used a drink based on sprouts and he sailed half way around the world without losing a single crew member!
Enzymes
Sprouted seeds contain a much higher level of enzymes than the full-grown vegetable. Our body needs enzymes for the digestion, tissue build-up and energy release. Dry seeds contain enzymes in an inactive form that are activated during germination. Eat those sprouts and really feel the difference!
Biotona SuperSprouts
Biotona has germinated the seeds of organically grown sunflower, pumpkin, buckwheat, broccoli, brown millet, oats, sesame, alfalfa and red quinoa to create a sprouts combination that contains only the very best sprout seeds. Germination takes place under controlled conditions, after which the sprouts are slowly dried at a maximum temperature of 42°C. In this way, all the nutrients and enzymes are preserved. Biotona SuperSprouts are of biological origin, very crunchy and rich in flavour.
Sprouts contain:
- ‘Slow’ carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Unsaturated fatty acids
- Antioxidants
Health benefits of sprouts
- Good for heart and blood vessels
- Good for the blood sugar level
- Anti-oxidising and anti-inflammatory