Microgreens: Production, Processing and Utilisation

Shweta Sharma

ISBN 10: 3032149746 / ISBN 13: 9783032149749

Published by Springer, Springer, 2026

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book provides a comprehensive overview on production processing and utilization of microgreens in light of their popularity among health-conscious consumers, along with detailed information on the nutritional and functional importance of microgreens. The text promotes an understand of the basic concepts of microgreens cultivation, post harvest handling, processing techniques and value chain operations including growing, processing (harvesting, post-harvest handling and pest and disease management) and shelf life management. The basic aspects of microgreens as functional foods and their utilization such as culinary uses, salad dressings, product development and other potential food applications are covered in full.Microgreens: Production, Processing and Utilisationstudiescurrent market trends and opportunities for the microgreen industry. The book provides information about developments in the field of microgreens as functional food in the last decade. Microgreens contain a variety of phytonutrients in concentrations usually higher than sprouts and baby greens and require less growing space with 15-20 days of growth period and thus has emerged as potential superfoods with numerous health benefits in the last decade.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Microgreens: Production, Processing and Utilisation
• Publisher: Springer, Springer
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3032149746
• ISBN 13: 9783032149749
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 30D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 844 grams

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Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive overview on production processing and utilization of microgreens in light of their popularity among health-conscious consumers, along with detailed information on the nutritional and functional importance of microgreens. The text promotes an understand of the basic concepts of microgreens cultivation, post harvest handling, processing techniques and value chain operations including growing, processing (harvesting, post-harvest handling and pest and disease management) and shelf life management. The basic aspects of microgreens as functional foods and their utilization such as culinary uses, salad dressings, product development and other potential food applications are covered in full. 

Microgreens: Production, Processing and Utilisation studies current market trends and opportunities for the microgreen industry. The book provides information about developments in the field of microgreens as functional food in the last decade. Microgreens contain a variety of phytonutrients in concentrations usually higher than sprouts and baby greens and require less growing space with 15-20 days of growth period and thus has emerged as potential superfoods with numerous health benefits in the last decade.

About the Author

Shweta Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture at Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences

Satish Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry