2019
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-053620190401
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Characterization of the Brazilian vegetable brassicas production chain

Abstract: Brassica crops worldwide provide the greatest diversity of products used by man derived from a single genus. Collectively, leafy, flower and root vegetables can be eaten fresh, cooked and processed. The production of these vegetables in Brazil has been growing exponentially in the last decades, due to its economic importance, with major production volumes in several states and a quick monetary return for growers in areas considered of small acreage. With expansion, a number of aspects, including demands for qu… Show more

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“…acephala) is one of Brazil's most cultivated and consumed plant. It contains a high concentration of nutrients, namely iron, vitamins, and vegetable fibers that contribute to better intestinal flow functioning, regulate blood sugar and help lower cholesterol [4][5][6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…acephala) is one of Brazil's most cultivated and consumed plant. It contains a high concentration of nutrients, namely iron, vitamins, and vegetable fibers that contribute to better intestinal flow functioning, regulate blood sugar and help lower cholesterol [4][5][6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It can be consumed fresh, cooked, or processed (Viana et al, 2021). From an economic perspective, the crop is particularly attractive because it has a short return-oninvestment period, even for small-scale systems (Melo et al, 2019). In addition to having high economic importance for farmers, vegetables such as collard greens are also valued by consumers for their nutritional properties, given their high antioxidant activity and ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species, which are linked to the development of chronic diseases in humans (Chawner & Hetherington, 2021;Fayet-Moore et al, 2020) frequency of intake, proportion meeting ADG recommendations, most popular food groups, intake at each reported eating occasion, and the profile of high and low vegetable consumers (based on the median servings).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Leafy vegetables, flowers, and roots can be consumed fresh, cooked, and processed. The production of these vegetables in Brazil has been growing exponentially in the last decades, due to its economic importance, with significant production volumes in different states and a rapid monetary return for producers in small-sized areas (Melo et al, 2019).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%