Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea L. var. gemmifera) are a plant that belongs to the Brassicacee family, a variety of Brassica oleracea, the classic cabbage. Before harvest, about 1 month, the apex ...

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Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea L. var. gemmifera) are a plant that belongs to the Brassicacee family, a variety of Brassica oleracea, the classic cabbage.

Before harvest, about 1 month, the apex plant section of the Brussels sprouts is removed in order to increase the development of the shoots and have more product.

Due to their rather intense smell, this vegetable is usually consumed after cooking.

It has a low calorie value, 35 calories.

It consists of:

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• Folate
• Vitamin A
• Manganese
• Tryptophan
• Potassium
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B2
• Molybdenum
• Phosphorus
• Vitamin B5
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Choline
• Vitamin B1
• Iron
• Vitamin E
• Selenium
• Vitamin B3

They have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Brussels sprouts studies

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