Many consumers believe that organically grown foods
are of better quality, healthier and more nutritious than conventionally grown foods. There is a considerable number of
scientific data indicating that organic vegetables and fruits
contain more compounds with antioxidant properties compared to products from conventional farms, which is decisive for their greater biological value, but according to the
latest review, the health benefits of consuming organic
compared to conventional foods are unclear [6, 7].
The aim of the present study was to compare vitamin C
and β-carotene in cruciferous vegetables cultivated in areas
around a steelworks, on organic farms and those bought in
retail for three consecutive years. The hypothesis to be verified through research was that statistically, vitamin C and
β-carotene in cruciferous vegetables from areas around a
steelworks, organic farms, and random retailers differ significantly independent of the climate and agro-technical
conditions.