Changes in phenolic content, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity, and antioxidant capacity of two buckwheat sprouts in relation to germination.

Highlights: [•] Rutin and quercetin contents in germinating buckwheat seeds were monitored. [•] Correlations between PAL activity and flavonoid/phenol content were analyzed. [•] The antioxidant activity in buckwheat sprouts extracts were evaluated. [•] Findings suggest that buckwheat sprouts are a good health-promoting food sources. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]