Beneficialvegeis Fresh and processed vegetables are a fast-
growing segment of the food industry and
occupy an important place in the global com-
merce and economy of many countries. Vari-
ous studies have demonstrated the importance
of vegetables to human health, contribut-
ing fibe , vitamins, minerals, bioactive phy-
tochemicals, and other nutrients in our diet.
Botanically and organoleptically diverse veg-
etables are primarily grown on regional and
seasonal basis.
