Low concentration of sodium bicarbonate improves the bioactive compound levels and antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of tartary buckwheat sprouts
Treatment with NaHCO3 enhanced the healthy value of tartary buckwheat sprouts (TBS). TBS grown with 0.05% NaHCO3 for 96 h had highest flavonoids & total phenolics levels. The DCI content in TBS with 0.05% NaHCO3 increased 766.21% from 0 h to 96 h. TBS could be used to prevent diseases related to oxidation stress and hyperglycaemia.