Lettuce
1. Romaine Lettuce
Flavor Profile: Crisp and slightly bitter.
Health Benefits: High in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate. Excellent source of antioxidants.
2. Butterhead Lettuce
Flavor Profile: Soft and buttery with a mild sweetness.
Health Benefits: Rich in vitamins A and C, and contains beta-carotene. Also a good source of fiber.
3. Bibb Lettuce
Flavor Profile: Similar to butterhead lettuce, with a slightly sweeter flavor.
Health Benefits: High in vitamins A and C, and a good source of fiber.
4.Oakleaf Lettuce
Flavor Profile: Tender with a slightly nutty and sweet flavor.
Health Benefits: High in vitamins A and C, and contains antioxidants. Good source of fiber.
5. Red Leaf Lettuce
Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet and slightly peppery.
Health Benefits: In addition to the nutrients found in green lettuce, red leaf lettuce contains anthocyanins, which are antioxidants linked to various health benefits.
Microgreens
Microgreens
Arugula
Flavor Profile: Peppery and tangy.
Health Benefits: High in vitamins A, C, and K, and a good source of folate and glucosinolates (which may have cancer-protective properties).
Basil
Flavor Profile: Sweet, slightly spicy, and aromatic.
Health Benefits: Contains vitamin K, manganese, and antioxidants. May have anti-inflammatory properties.
Radish
Flavor Profile: Peppery and slightly sweet.
Health Benefits: A good source of vitamin C and may help support digestive health.
Spinach
Flavor Profile: Tender and slightly sweet.
Health Benefits: High in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and iron.
Broccoli
Flavor Profile: Mild and slightly sweet.
Health Benefits: Contains sulforaphane, a compound with potent anticancer properties. Also a good source of vitamins C and K.
Carrots
Flavor Profile: Sweet and slightly peppery.
Health Benefits: High in vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) and a good source of fiber.
Pea Shoots
Flavor Profile: Tender and slightly sweet.
Health Benefits: A good source of vitamins A, C, and K, and contains fiber and protein.
Sunflower Shoots
Flavor Profile: Slightly nutty and with a mild flavor.
Health Benefits: High in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Also contains protein and healthy fats.