ADDRESSING FOOD SAFETY CONCERN AND PROMOTING BETTER HUMAN HEALTH THROUGH HYDROPONICALLY GROWN NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSE.

Fertilizers, agrochemicals and pesticides, when used in higher quantities than needed, become contaminants to food, feed and environment. This has prompted international organizations to establish standards for the safe production of fresh crops that can be safely consumed. To provide a wholesome nutrition for a healthy and rejuvenating body, green food could be very useful in providing nutrients like vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes and antioxidants which are researched for numerous health benefits. Wheat grass is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in chlorophyll, antioxidant vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that support optimal health contains significant amount of iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper & zinc. In house hydroponically grown wheat grass, without any use of fertilizer or pesticide, taken up for juice preparation under hygienic conditions was analyzed for microbiological safety and various nutritional parameters.