Komatsuna, commonly known as Japanese mustard spinach, has been used in Japanese cuisine for centuries. However, its use as a microgreen is more recent. Komatsuna is a cool weather crop belonging to the mustard family. The name Komatsuna comes from Komatsugawa region of Japan. Komatsuna is quite popular for being nutritionally rich in Vitamins A, B2, C, K and beta-carotene. Komatsuna microgreens are also highly revered for their cancer-fighting properties. The young microgreen leaves of Komatsuna mildly sweet and mustard flavour. You can use Komatsuna microgreens generously in salads, stir-fries and any pasta based recipe.