## 3 Results and Discussion
### Chemical Composition
In sample RS, the concentrations recorded for the individual polyphenols were epicatithin (919.94 mg/kg), ferulic acid (62.76 mg/kg), rosmarinic acid (62.11 mg/kg), resveratrol (228.95 mg/kg), values that are found in higher concentrations compared to other analyzed sprouts. The highest concentration of \(\beta\)-resacrylic acid was observed in LS, with a value of 92.23 mg/kg. In contrast, the concentrations of this compound in RS and BS are significantly lower, recording values of 13.014 mg/kg and 8.068 mg/kg, respectively. The \(\beta\)-resacrylic acid content in dry lentil seeds typically falls below 1 mg/100 g dry weight, making it a minor component of the phenolic profile [33]. The highest values for coumaric acid were found in RS (62.767 mg/kg), highlighting that radish is an excellent source of this compound. Also, in RS, the highest concentration of ferulic acid was recorded, followed by FS (37.209 mg/kg) and BS (7.119 mg/kg). Germination enhances the accumulation of rosmarinic acid, renowned for its antioxidant properties. The highest concentration is observed in RS (228.954 mg/kg), with notable levels also detected in FS (77.358 mg/kg) and BS (19.832 mg/kg). Quercetin, a flavonoid known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic effects, plays a crucial role in protecting sprouts from environmental oxidative stress factors such as light, temperature, and oxygen during germination. The highest concentration is observed in FS (74.919 mg/kg), highlighting the significant accumulation of quercetin throughout the germination process [31]. [PERSON] et al., 2012 identified quercetin-3-O-glucoside in both raw and germinated mung bean extracts [34], and [PERSON] et al., 2020, highlighted that germination improves the polyphenolic profile and functional value of mung bean [35]. [PERSON] et al. 2018, analyzed 12 cruciferous vegetables, detecting 74 phenolic compounds, primarily hydroxycinnamic acids and flavonoids [36]. Notably, caffe acid, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and quercetin were prevalent across different species [35]. Table 2 presents the macro- and microelements composition of sprouts and wheat flour. From Table 2, it can be seen that in terms of microelement content, their distribution increases in the order of Fe > Zn > Mn > Cu, while Ni was undetectable in most samples except LS. The highest level of microelements was found in the LS sample, while the lowest level was found in the RS sample. LS showed the highest Zn content (21.058 mg/kg), suggesting a beneficial use in supporting immune functions. Our results revealed that LS had the highest levels of Cu (5.654 mg/kg) and Mn (20.469 mg/kg), minerals essential for metabolic health and balance [36]. [PERSON] et al., 2022 investigated the content of essential macro- and micronutrients such as Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Mg, and Ca in _Brassicaceae_ family sprouts. The results obtained show significant variations among the species analyzed, with broccoli, cabbage, and radish sprouts being distinguished by high levels of minerals [37]. Regarding the macroelement composition, PS recorded the highest content of Ca (256.575 mg/kg) but the smaller content of Mg (405.819 mg/kg), K (1346.158 mg/kg), and Na (114.871 mg/kg). The LS was distinguished by a low Ca content (86.400 mg/kg) but higher Mg value (518.971 mg/kg) compared to the other analyzed sprouts. The maximum value for K was recorded in the BS sample (4819.450 mg/kg), while Na varied between 114.871 mg/kg in PS and 178.512 mg/kg in BS. According to a study conducted by [PERSON] et al. in 2020, radish sprouts have a calcium content of approximately 211 mg/kg, while lentil sprouts contain about 71 mg/kg [38]. Broccoli sprouts exhibited the highest concentrations of Mg (518.971 mg/kg) and Fe (48.664 mg/kg), highlighting their potential role in preventing magnesium and iron deficiencies. [PERSON] et al. 2020 reported that mung bean sprouts contain high levels of essential minerals such as Mg, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zn, which contribute to optimal antioxidant status [35]. Similarly, [PERSON] et al.