The BroccoSprout Story

BroccoSprouts^® Broccoli Sprouts are the only product that guarantees a consistent level of sulforaphane GS, a natural compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous plants that supports the body's own antioxidant function. Developed by scientists at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Broccoli Sprouts and Sprout Blends are now available in supermarkets around the country.

BroccoSprouts^® Contain Certified Levels of Antioxidant

When researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine announced the discovery that 1 ounce of broccoli sprouts contained as much of the phytochemical sulforaphane glucosinolate (SGS) as 1 1/4 pounds of cooked broccoli, consumers were quick to respond. Earlier research had shown that SGS is a natural compound found in broccoli that stimulates enzymes that boost the body's antioxidant defenses. Broccoli sprouts offer a natural and potent way to supplement the diet with SGS.

In response to consumer demand, supermarkets were flooded with product marketed and sold as broccoli sprouts. But nationwide sampling conducted by Brassica Protection Products revealed that many broccoli sprouts on the market contained low or inconsistent levels of SGS. In fact, some "broccoli" sprouts tested were not even broccoli!

Now consumers can get the sprouts they have read about. BroccoSprouts^® broccoli sprouts and Broccoli Sprout Blends carry the Brassica Protection Products seal which guarantees that the sprouts in each package contain consistent levels of SGS.

To produce BroccoSprouts^®, the scientists at the Brassica laboratories analyzed the seeds of many cruciferous vegetables. After testing more than 50 varieties of broccoli, they were able to identify the seeds which yield sprouts with uniformly high levels of SGS. This discovery resulted in several patents granted to Johns Hopkins University. Brassica Protection Products is the exclusive licensee of this patent.

Brassica Protection Products combines innovative medical research with fresh produce expertise and leadership. Brassica Protection Products follows the industry's most rigorous standards for developing and growing BroccoSprouts naturally, adding only water and light, and regularly tests for SGS content, purity and quality. No other broccoli sprout meets the Brassica standard of excellence or is licensed by Johns Hopkins University.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all BroccoSprouts^® will go to the Brassica Foundation for biomedical research on vegetables.

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For interested health professionals and science writers, more detailed information about the science supporting BroccoSprouts is available at www.brassica.com.