Phylloquinone for supplements and fortification — amaranth and Brassica microgreens are among the richest fresh sources.
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood coagulation and bone health, in steady demand for supplements and food fortification.
Microgreens — amaranth in particular — are exceptionally rich in phylloquinone.
| Garnet amaranth microgreens | highest phylloquinone among 25 microgreens assayed — Xiao et al., 2012 |
|---|---|
| Brassica & leafy microgreens | rich vitamin-K1 sources |
| Young tissue | vitamin density above mature counterparts |
Natural-source vitamin K1.
Fortification and green nutrition.
Bone- and coagulation-health formulations.
Garnet amaranth was the richest phylloquinone source among 25 microgreens in a landmark USDA/UMD assay.
Clean-label demand increasingly favours natural-source vitamins; microgreens provide a concentrated, controlled feedstock.
Yes — cultivation is controlled to a target vitamin-K1 level.
For B2B ingredient sourcing. Statements describe published research and third-party market estimates; they are not medical advice, and no health claim is made for any finished product. Market figures vary by source and are indicative.
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