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Composition and nutritinal value of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) – a review [PDF]
Czech Journal of Food Sciences, 2000 Literature data on proteins, lipids, starch, minerals, vitamins and saponins contents and composition and their distribution within whole quinoa seeds, hulls, bran and flour are reviewed. An information on effects of quinoa processing on nutritional value and food applications is also given.
P. Kalač, J. Moudrý
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Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.A nutrient‐dense grain, proso millet is well‐known for its high protein content and vital amino acids. It is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and has many health advantages, including promoting heart health, enhancing digestion, and helping with weight management.
Sangeeta Yadav +3 more
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Price volatility and quinoa consumption among smallholder producers in the Andes
Scientia Agropecuaria, 2020 The recent attention to quinoa as a nutritious food is changing the way the crop is produced and consumed by smallholders in the Andes. Price spikes and increased volatility in international quinoa prices have created a concern about quinoa consumption ...
Cindybell Gamboa +3 more
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Salt‐induced nutritional and metabolic shifts in halophytes: implications for food security
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract Plant species vary in their response to salinity: some crops show a degree of salt tolerance, while halophytes – whether wild or cultivated – are characterized by a high capacity to thrive under saline conditions. Halophytes are considered a source of valuable secondary metabolites with potential economic value, yet they might also produce ...
Giulia Atzori +9 more
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Comparative PSII photochemistry of quinoa and maize under mild to severe drought stress
Photosynthetica, 2022 Quinoa has been identified as a climate-resilient crop that can overcome unfavorable conditions. This study explores the photochemical efficiency of quinoa compared to maize subjected to drought stress.
C. Malan, J.M. Berner
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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract BACKGROUND Salinisation is one of the most pressing environmental challenges affecting agricultural land and food production worldwide. Although the challenge is substantial, saline agriculture represents a promising approach that integrates soil, water and crop management practices tailored to salt‐affected lands, enabling both adaptation to ...
Pim van Tongeren, Katarzyna Negacz
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Optimization of selenium-enriched germination process of quinoa and its antioxidant activity
Shipin yu jixie[Objective] This study aimed to improve the organic selenium content of quinoa seeds and develop high-quality Se-rich quinoa food raw materials. [Methods] Using Qingbaili No. 1 quinoa as raw material and sodium selenite as a selenium source, the selenium-
ZHANG Ling +3 more
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Legal Aspects of the Quinoa Imports Into the EU
EU agrarian Law, 2022 Quinoa is known in the EU as superfood due to the high level of protein, fibre, micronutrients, and amino acids. It is come from South America; however, quinoa is currently grown in various parts of the world.
Lazíková Jarmila +3 more
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A Crossing Method for Quinoa [PDF]
Sustainability, 2015 As sustainable production of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) increases and its geographic range of cultivation expands, quinoa breeding will allow use of the crop’s wide genetic diversity for cultivar improvement and for adaptation to new agroecosystems and climactic regimes.
Adam Peterson +3 more
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Is quinoa‐farming sustainable in marginal environments? Social, economical and environmental aspects
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an Andean grain crop introduced as a novel crop to many parts of the world in recent years. Recognized for nutritious seeds and high abiotic stress tolerance, it has been promoted as an element of climate‐resilient agriculture, particularly in marginal environments.
Anna Tabea Mengen +5 more
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