The inflorescences of broccoli
are consumed worldwide and are recognised for their anticarcinogenic
properties, a new section of the world market has been gaining
attention: the consumption of sprouts. During the germination
period, broccoli sprouts undergo significant changes in metabolism
of both biochemical and physiological co-factors, including the
interconversion and synthesis of new compounds. Furthermore,
there are also increased in the myrosinase enzyme activity and
reduced epithiospecifier proteins (ESP)