Physicochemical Composition of Broccoli Sprouts

This study was conducted to investigate the major chemical components of dried broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck) sprouts. The proximate compositions of broccoli sprouts as dry matter basis were 2.04% of moisture content, 22.04% of crude protein, 12.80% of crude fat, 6.25% of crude ash, and 56.87% of carbohydrate, respectively. The major free sugars were identified as ribose, glucose and fructose. Analysing total amino acids, 15 kinds of components isolated from broccoli sprouts. The essential amino acid contained in broccoli sprouts accounted for 45.62% of total amino acid, while the non-essential amino acid accounted for 54.38%. Fatty acids were 3.19% of saturated fatty acids, 14.42% of monounsaturated fatty acids and 82.39% of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Cis-11,14-eicosatrienoic acid, linoleic acid and oleic acid were the major fatty acids among 14 fatty acids detected in dried broccoli sprouts. Lactic acid was the major organic acids. The contents of vitamin A and vitamin E were 0.06 mg% and 0.82 mg%, respectively. The mineral contents of dried broccoli sprouts were greater in order of Cu