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There is a rivival of interest in the amaranth known as quinoa, Chenopodium quinoa. Amaranths were traditionally grown in upland regions of Latin America at the time of the Aztec empire. After the arrival of the Europeans the crop was gradually..
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Quinoa allergenicity – identification of sensitising and cross- reactive quinoa proteins
Background: There is a need for alternative food proteins from more sustainable plant sources like quinoa to ensure future supply of high quality proteins for a growing world population. As quinoa is gluten- free, it has gained increasingly popularity in
Sancho Vega, Ana Isabel +5 more
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ABSTRACT Salinity is a major environmental constraint limiting crop productivity, particularly in arid and semi‐arid regions. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.), a facultative halophyte, demonstrates remarkable tolerance to salinity; however, its potassium (K) nutrition dynamics under salt stress remain poorly characterized. This study investigated the
Zahra Nasiri +4 more
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Chemical Composition and Nutritional Profile of Quinoa Sourdough Enriched with Quinoa Malts
This study investigated the combined effects of quinoa malt addition (0%, 5%, 10%) and grain variety (white, red, black) on the nutritional and sensory properties of quinoa sourdoughs.
Agata Wojciechowicz-Budzisz +5 more
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ABSTRACT Na+ can substitute K+ under K+ deficiency conditions, which is denominated as beneficial Na+. Despite its relevance at the physiological level and its interest in agriculture, the mechanisms allowing its uptake and use by plants remain unclear.
Jesús Amo +8 more
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Quinoa: Nutritional and phytochemical value, beneficial effects, and future applications
Coarse grains are globally prevalent and have attracted the attention of many consumers and researchers. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a pseudocereal native to the Andean region.
Ziyuan Guo +7 more
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Liberation of ferulic acid by gut microbial feruloyl esterase mediates cognitive enhancement of germinated quinoa (GQF) on obese mice. Ferulic acid enriched in GQF is released by gut microbes Roseburia hominis and R. intestinalis and subsequently mediates the neuroprotective effects of GQF on obesity‐induced cognitive decline by activating hippocampal ...
Yongli Lan +11 more
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Bioactive Compounds and Cytotoxicity of Seed and Leaf Oils of Moringa oleifera
Among the practical applications of the oils described in this study, their use as an ingredient in food stands out, as well as the potential for developing bioactive materials for packaging, conferring antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Seed and leaf oils from Moringa oleifera exhibit functional properties of industrial interest and bioactive ...
Emanuela de Lima Viana +12 more
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The objective of this study was to ascertain the impact of drought on quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) and maize (Zea mays L.) grown in intercropping at varying mixing rates, which represents a model of sustainable agricultural food production under the ...
Yakup Onur KOCA +3 more
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Quinoa in Italy: Research and Perspectives.
An increasing number of studies have been performed in recent years in Italy on quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.). Interest in this Andean seed crop is mainly due to its resistance to the abiotic stresses affecting Mediterranean agro-ecosystems, in ...
R. D’Andria +7 more
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