Umuthi Sprouting Seed Mix - For Men

Adzuki Botanical name: Vigna angularis

Adzuki beans are a typical red-brown/ maroon bean shape with white eyes. This bean is native to East Asia and the Himalayan region, and is reported to have a high protein and relatively low fat content.

Nutritional Value: This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Phosphorus, Potassium and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fibre, Folate and Manganese.

Broccoli  Botanical name: Brassica Oleracea

Broccoli is a small, dark, typical brassica seed. It has a fairly strong flavour, so good to mix with other sprouts. Broccoli Sprouts are a renowned Superfood which is reported to boost the immune system. Famous for their antioxidant content, Broccoli sprouts contain approximately 50 x the sulforaphane found in mature broccoli by weight, therefore a handful of sprouts will give you more antioxidant value than one and a half kilos of fully grown broccoli. Broccoli also has the highest Lutein, Carotenoid and Beta Carotene content of all the sprouts.

Nutritional Value: Broccoli is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol, is a good source of Protein, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus and Selenium, and a very good source of Dietary Fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.

Alfalfa (Lucerne)  Botanical name: Medicago Sativa (Pea Family)    also known as Lucerne in South Africa Alfalfa is a fine, golden coloured, quick sprouting seed and probably the best known sprout in health circles. It produces a deep green leaf  that has a delicious mild flavour plus great nutritional properties.

Nutritional Value: Alfalfa is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol, and a good source of Protein, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Selenium, also a very good source of Dietary Fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.

Flax Botanical name: Linum usitatissimum  also know an Linseed

Flax is a small, oval brown seed. Flax seed is an ancient cultivated crop from Mesopotamian times, grown for its oil seed and fibre. It's chewy seeds are packed full of nutrients, omega- 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, and essential vitamins.

Nutritional Value: Contains Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Fibre, Manganese, vitamin B1m and is rich in Omega 3.

Wheatgrass Botanical name: Triticum aestivum

Wheat kernels are typical brown grass seeds. When grown as a microgreen and juiced, it is claimed to be a shot glass of health

Nutritional Value: A good source of Protein and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Selenium.