Little Green Gems

As its name suggests, these nutritious sprouts originate in Brussels Belgium and are enjoyed now all over the world!

We know Brussels sprouts contain many valuable nutrients but in order to get to know our food better, here are some interesting and fun facts about these delicious little green vegetable gems:

• Two-thirds of the total sprout consumption occurs outside the festive season in the UK and Britons eat more Brussels sprouts than anyone else in Europe.
• There are more than 110 different varieties of sprouts.
• The Brussels sprout is supposedly an aid to fertility because it is so high in folic acid.
• Sprouts contain high levels of vitamins A and C, folic acid and dietary fibre, and can help protect against colon and stomach cancer.
• An 80g serving of sprouts contains four times more vitamin C than an orange and a cup of cooked Brussels sprouts contains only about 60 calories.
• Adventurer Stuart Kettell, 49, rolled a Brussels sprout to the top of Mt. Snowdon using only his nose to raise money for Cancer.
• Linus Urbanec from Sweden holds the current world record for the most Brussels sprouts eaten in one minute. He swallowed 31 on November 26, 2008.
• The heaviest ever sprout was grown in 1992 and weighed 8.3kg (18lb/3oz).
• There are more than 9,000 ways to cook a sprout.
• The freshest sprouts are green with a white base. If they are slightly yellow or brown it means they are getting old.
• Overcooking sprouts makes them smell like rotten eggs due to the high levels of sulforaphane they contain. On the other hand, roasted, sautéed or grilled sprouts can taste sweet and nutty – and delicious.

So, let’s pick up some fresh Brussels sprouts at your local Lococo’s who have a sale on Brussels sprouts for $1.88 / lb.

And because Brussels sprouts taste fantastic when they are roasted, try our Roasted Brussels Sprouts with ZEG Sauces recipe.

Make sure you pick up lots of Brussels sprouts because when you drizzle ZEG Sauces on top of their roasted flavour, the world record might be in jeopardy! Enjoy!

Savour the Flavour!

🤤 ZEG Sauces are a multiple use condiment sauce that can be used on any food around the world.

🤤 You can use ZEG Sauces for basting, marinating, spreading, as a side dipping sauce, or as a dressing the options are unlimited.

🤤 Use ZEG Sauces on everything from chicken, pork, and beef to vegetables, rice, and tofu.

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