sprouted grains

Question
How does nutritional values of sprouted grain compare to that of whole grain ?

Answer
Hello Safdari!

    Thank you for your nutrition question.  According to research undertaken at the University of Minnesota, sprouting increases the total nutrient density versus whole grain.  Here is an example of sprouted malted wheat versus non-malted whole wheat:

 Vitamin B1 (thiamin) increase of 28%  
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) increase of 315%  
Vitamin B3 (niacin) increase of 66%  
Vitamin B5 (pantathenic) increase of 65%  
Biotin increase of 111%  
Folic acid increase of 278%  
Vitamin C increase of 300%



 

Furthermore, these studies have also demonstrated a significant increase in various enzymes, including amylase, protease and lipase.

Source: Daniel J. Crisafi, ND, MH, Ph.D.
Alive Magazine, August 1995


Hope this helps.
-George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist
http://www.juiceblend.com

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