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Manzanilla-Valdez ML, Boesch C, Orfila C, Montaño S, Hernández-Álvarez AJ. Unveiling the nutritional spectrum: A comprehensive analysis of protein quality and antinutritional factors in three varieties of quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa Wild). Food Chem X 2024; 24:101814. [PMID: 39310886 PMCID: PMC11415592 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 08/31/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is renowned for its high protein content and balanced amino acid profile. Despite promising protein characteristics, plant-based sources usually possess antinutritional factors (ANFs). This study aimed to analyze the nutritional and ANFs composition of three quinoa varieties (Black, Yellow, and Red), and assessed the protein quality. Among these varieties, Black quinoa showed the highest protein content (20.90 g/100 g) and total dietary fiber (TDF) (22.97 g/100 g). In contrast, Red quinoa exhibited the highest concentration of phenolic compounds (338.9 mg/100 g). The predominant ANFs identified included oxalates (ranging from 396.9 to 715.2 mg/100 g), saponins (83.27-96.82 g/100 g), and trypsin inhibitors (0.35-0.46 TUI/100 g). All three varieties showed similar in vitro protein digestibility (IVPD) (> 76.9 %), while Black quinoa exhibited the highest protein quality. In conclusion to ensure reduction of ANFs, processing methods are necessary in order to fully benefit from the high protein and nutritional value of quinoa.
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT Leeds, UK
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT Leeds, UK
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- Laboratorio de Bioinformática y Simulación Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacán Sinaloa CP 80030, Mexico
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Huang Z, Chen L, Xiao L, Ye Y, Mo W, Zheng Z, Li X. Monascus-fermented quinoa alleviates hyperlipidemia in mice by regulating the amino acid metabolism pathway. Food Funct 2024; 15:9210-9223. [PMID: 39158509 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo00930d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Monascus has the ability to produce secondary metabolites, such as monacolin K (MK), known for its physiological functions, including lipid-lowering effects. Widely utilized in industries such as health food and medicine, MK is a significant compound derived from Monascus. Quinoa, recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as "the only plant food that can meet human basic nutritional needs by itself", possesses dual advantages of high nutritional value and medicinal food homology. This study employed animal experiments to investigate the hypolipidemic activity of Monascus-fermented quinoa (MFQ) and explored the molecular mechanism underlying the lipid-lowering effect of MFQ on hyperlipidemic mice through transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses. The results demonstrated that high-dose MFQ intervention (1600 mg kg-1 d-1) effectively decreased weight gain in hyperlipidemic mice without significant changes in cardiac index, renal index, or spleen index. Moreover, hepatic steatosis in mice was significantly improved. Serum levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were markedly reduced, demonstrating that the lipid-lowering effect of MFQ was comparable to the drug control lovastatin. Conversely, both low-dose MFQ (400 mg kg-1 d-1) and unfermented quinoa exhibited no significant lipid-lowering effect. Integrated analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome suggested that MFQ may regulate amino acid levels in hyperlipidemic mice by influencing metabolic pathways such as phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan metabolism. This regulation alleviates hyperlipidemia induced by a high-fat diet, resulting in a significant reduction in blood lipid levels in mice.
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- Zhiwei Huang
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Fujian Pinghuhong Biological Technology Co., Ltd, Ningde 352256, China
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Testen AL, Puri P, Shaw RS, Domsic EC, Griffin-LaHue D, Murphy KM, Mattupalli C. A Quantitative Real-Time PCR Method to Detect the Quinoa Downy Mildew Pathogen, Peronospora variabilis. PLANT DISEASE 2024; 108:2887-2893. [PMID: 38764340 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-23-2308-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Quinoa downy mildew, caused by Peronospora variabilis, is the most devastating disease of quinoa globally. Rapid, sensitive diagnostic methods are needed to detect and quantify this pathogen in seeds and plant tissue. A hydrolysis probe-based quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay including a competitive internal control was developed for P. variabilis detection. This assay could detect as low as 20 ag of DNA or approximately 25 internal transcribed spacer (ITS) copies per reaction with efficiencies ranging from 93.9 to 98.2%. No nontarget amplification was observed when tested against DNA from other downy mildew pathogens and related oomycetes. P. variabilis strains from multiple countries were detected using this assay. The assay was successfully applied to quantify the pathogen in quinoa seeds from a field trial conducted in the state of Washington. Downy mildew disease was recorded on all 14 genotypes, with the genotypes 104.88 and 106.49 recording the highest area under the disease progress curve values (mean ± SE; 3,236 ± 303 and 2,851 ± 198, respectively) and J6 and Dutchess recording the lowest (441 ± 107 and 409 ± 129, respectively). Seed washes obtained from field samples were subjected to the qPCR assay, and the pathogen was detected in all samples. The highest pathogen ITS copy number was recorded with 106.49 (194,934 ± 38,171), and the lowest was observed in Pasto (5,971 ± 1,435) and Riobamba (9,954 ± 4,243). This qPCR assay could lead to improved detection and quantification of P. variabilis as well as increased understanding of quinoa-P. variabilis interactions and epidemiology.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University, Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center, Mount Vernon, WA
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- USDA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit, Wooster, OH
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- Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Washington State University, Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center, Mount Vernon, WA
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University, Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center, Mount Vernon, WA
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Kobayashi Y, Hirakawa H, Shirasawa K, Nishimura K, Fujii K, Oros R, Almanza GR, Nagatoshi Y, Yasui Y, Fujita Y. Chromosome-level genome assemblies for two quinoa inbred lines from northern and southern highlands of Altiplano where quinoa originated. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1434388. [PMID: 39224844 PMCID: PMC11366598 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1434388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Quinoa is emerging as a key seed crop for global food security due to its ability to grow in marginal environments and its excellent nutritional properties. Because quinoa is partially allogamous, we have developed quinoa inbred lines necessary for molecular genetic analysis. Our comprehensive genomic analysis showed that the quinoa inbred lines fall into three genetic subpopulations: northern highland, southern highland, and lowland. Lowland and highland quinoa are the same species, but have very different genotypes and phenotypes. Lowland quinoa has relatively small grains and a darker grain color, and is widely tested and grown around the world. In contrast, the white, large-grained highland quinoa is grown in the Andean highlands, including the region where quinoa originated, and is exported worldwide as high-quality quinoa. Recently, we have shown that viral vectors can be used to regulate endogenous genes in quinoa, paving the way for functional genomics to reveal the diversity of quinoa. However, although a high-quality assembly has recently been reported for a lowland quinoa line, genomic resources of the quality required for functional genomics are not available for highland quinoa lines. Here we present high-quality chromosome-level genome assemblies for two highland inbred quinoa lines, J075 representing the northern highland line and J100 representing the southern highland line, using PacBio HiFi sequencing and dpMIG-seq. In addition, we demonstrate the importance of verifying and correcting reference-based scaffold assembly with other approaches such as linkage maps. The assembled genome sizes of J075 and J100 are 1.29 and 1.32 Gb, with contigs N50 of 66.3 and 12.6 Mb, and scaffold N50 of 71.2 and 70.6 Mb, respectively, comprising 18 pseudochromosomes. The repetitive sequences of J075 and J100 represent 72.6% and 71.5% of the genome, the majority of which are long terminal repeats, representing 44.0% and 42.7% of the genome, respectively. The de novo assembled genomes of J075 and J100 were predicted to contain 65,303 and 64,945 protein-coding genes, respectively. The high quality genomes of these highland quinoa lines will facilitate quinoa functional genomics research on quinoa and contribute to the identification of key genes involved in environmental adaptation and quinoa domestication.
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- Yasufumi Kobayashi
- Biological Resources and Post-harvest Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Frontier Research and Development, Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Frontier Research and Development, Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Chiba, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Biological Resources and Post-harvest Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), Ibaraki, Japan
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- Fundación para la Promoción e Investigación de Productos Andinos (Fundación PROINPA), Cochabamba, Bolivia
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas, Universidad Mayor de San Andres, La Paz, Bolivia
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- Biological Resources and Post-harvest Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), Ibaraki, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Food Program, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), Ibaraki, Japan
- Graduate School of Life Environmental Science, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Radaelli M, Scalabrin E, Roman M, Buffa G, Griffante I, Capodaglio G. Characterization of Ancient Cereals Cultivated by Intensive and Organic Procedures for Element Content. Molecules 2024; 29:3645. [PMID: 39125049 PMCID: PMC11313877 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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According to their nutritional value, their ability to adapt to the various environmental conditions, and their versatility, cereals are among the most cultivated plants in the world. However, the ongoing climate changes subject crops to important environmental stress that for some varieties leads to high production losses. Therefore, the selection of species and varieties that are more versatile and adaptable to different environmental conditions can be important. However, the characteristics of some cereals are not completely known; this is a priority before aiming to improve their cultivation. The aim of this study is to characterize select species that are potentially suitable for local environmental conditions and that possess nutritional value. The elemental composition was assessed in different cereal species grown following intensive and organic agriculture practices. Six species were grown for this study with techniques of intensive agriculture: Triticum monococcum L., Triticum dicoccum L., Triticum aestivum L., variety Verna, Triticum durum Desf., variety Senatore Cappelli, Triticum durum Desf., variety Claudio, and Avena strigosa Schreb.; four of these were also grown following organic procedures: Triticum monococcum L., Triticum dicoccum L., Triticum aestivum L., variety Verna, and Triticum durum Desf., variety Senatore Cappelli. The study considered twenty elements, including major nutrients (Ca, K, Mg, P, and S), seven micronutrients (B, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Se, and Zn), and trace elements with toxic properties (Al, Ba, Cd, Cr, Na, Rb, Sc, and Sr) that can be accumulated at the seed level. The results highlight the differences in the element concentrations in the cereal seeds in relation to the genus and species; the highest concentrations of the major nutrients appeared in T. monococcum; the concentrations were 6.9, 2.09, 7.2, and 2.9 mg/g for K, Mg, P, and S, respectively. The highest concentrations of certain micronutrients, B, Ca, Mo, and Se (16, 785, 3.69, and 0.34 μg/g), were in A. strigosa. There is also evidence that the element content can be affected by the adopted cultivation procedure; however, the effects of the growing procedure can be significantly different when different species are considered. T. monococcum, grown by an organic procedure, presented lower concentrations of the major nutrients, while it demonstrated a modest increase in the micronutrients in the T. durum variety organic S. Cappelli, and the production procedure did not affect the elemental composition of the T. aestivum variety Verna. The survey also highlights that the studied species and the growing procedure affected the capacity to accumulate and translocate trace hazardous elements for human health at the seed level.
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- Marta Radaelli
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca’ Foscari Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy; (M.R.); (M.R.); (G.B.); (I.G.)
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca’ Foscari Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy; (M.R.); (M.R.); (G.B.); (I.G.)
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca’ Foscari Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy; (M.R.); (M.R.); (G.B.); (I.G.)
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca’ Foscari Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy; (M.R.); (M.R.); (G.B.); (I.G.)
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca’ Foscari Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy; (M.R.); (M.R.); (G.B.); (I.G.)
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Nandan A, Koirala P, Dutt Tripathi A, Vikranta U, Shah K, Gupta AJ, Agarwal A, Nirmal N. Nutritional and functional perspectives of pseudocereals. Food Chem 2024; 448:139072. [PMID: 38547702 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/24/2024]
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An increase in the consumption of carbohydrate-rich cereals over past few decades has led to increased metabolic disorders in population. This nutritional imbalance in diets may be corrected by substituting cereal grains with pseudocereals that are richer in high-quality proteins, dietary fibers, unsaturated fats, and bioactive compounds (e.g., polyphenols and phytosterols) as compared to cereal grains. These nutrients have been associated with numerous health benefits, such as hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, anti-cancer, and hepatoprotective properties, and benefits against obesity and diabetes. In this review, the nutritional composition and health benefits of quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat are compared against wheat, maize, and rice. Subsequently, the processing treatments applied to quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat and their applications into food products are discussed. This is relevant since there is substantial market potential for both pseudocereals and functional foods formulated with pseudocereals. Despite clear benefits, the current progress is slowed down by the fact that the cultivation of these pseudocereals is limited to its native regions. Therefore, to meet the global needs, it is imperative to support worldwide cultivation of these nutrient-rich pseudocereals.
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- Alisha Nandan
- Department of Dairy Science and Food Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Dairy Science and Food Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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- Department of Dairy Science and Food Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Sargento Foods, 305 Pine Street, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020, USA
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- Department of Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
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Huang H, Wang Q, Tan J, Zeng C, Wang J, Huang J, Hu Y, Wu Q, Wu X, Liu C, Ye X, Fan Y, Sun W, Guo Z, Peng L, Zou L, Xiang D, Song Y, Zheng X, Wan Y. Quinoa greens as a novel plant food: a review of its nutritional composition, functional activities, and food applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-21. [PMID: 38993144 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2370483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is widely regarded as a versatile pseudo-cereal native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has gained global recognition as a superfood due to its rich nutritional profile. While quinoa grains are well-known, there is an undiscovered potential in quinoa greens, such as sprouts, leaves, and microgreens. These verdant parts of quinoa are rich in a diverse array of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds, including proteins, amino acids, bioactive proteins, peptides, polyphenols, and flavonoids. They have powerful antioxidant properties, combat cancer, and help prevent diabetes. Quinoa greens offer comparable or even superior benefits when compared to other sprouts and leafy greens, yet they have not gained widespread recognition. Limited research exists on the nutritional composition and biological activities of quinoa greens, underscoring the necessity for thorough systematic reviews in this field. This review paper aims to highlight the nutritional value, bioactivity, and health potential of quinoa greens, as well as explore their possibilities within the food sector. The goal is to generate interest within the research community and promote further exploration and wider utilization of quinoa greens in diets. This focus may lead to new opportunities for enhancing health and well-being through innovative dietary approaches.
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- Huange Huang
- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Agriculture, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lasa, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Agronomy, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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Khan J, Gul P, Liu K. Grains in a Modern Time: A Comprehensive Review of Compositions and Understanding Their Role in Type 2 Diabetes and Cancer. Foods 2024; 13:2112. [PMID: 38998619 PMCID: PMC11241577 DOI: 10.3390/foods13132112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Globally, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and Cancer are the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide and are considered to be two of the most significant public health concerns of the 21st century. Over the next two decades, the global burden is expected to increase by approximately 60%. Several observational studies as well as clinical trials have demonstrated the health benefits of consuming whole grains to lower the risk of several chronic non-communicable diseases including T2D and cancer. Cereals grains are the primary source of energy in the human diet. The most widely consumed pseudo cereals include (quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat) and cereals (wheat, rice, and corn). From a nutritional perspective, both pseudo cereals and cereals are recognized for their complete protein, essential amino acids, dietary fibers, and phenolic acids. The bran layer of the seed contains the majority of these components. Greater intake of whole grains rather than refined grains has been consistently linked to a lower risk of T2D and cancer. Due to their superior nutritional compositions, whole grains make them a preferred choice over refined grains. The modulatory effects of whole grains on T2D and cancer are also likely to be influenced by several mechanisms; some of these effects may be direct while others involve altering the composition of gut microbiota, increasing the abundance of beneficial bacteria, and lowering harmful bacteria, increasing insulin sensitivity, lowering solubility of free bile acids, breaking protein down into peptides and amino acids, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and other beneficial metabolites that promote the proliferation in the colon which modulate the antidiabetic and anticancer pathway. Thus, the present review had two aims. First, it summarized the recent knowledge about the nutritional composition and bioactive acids in pseudo cereals (quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat) and cereals (wheat, rice, and corn); the second section summarized and discussed the progress in recent human studies, such as observational (cross-sectional studies, case-control studies, and cohort studies) and intervention studies to understand their role in T2D and cancer including the potential mechanism. Overall, according to the scientific data, whole grain consumption may reduce the incidence of T2D and cancer. Future studies should carry out randomized controlled trials to validate observational results and establish causality. In addition, the current manuscript encourages researchers to investigate the specific mechanisms by which whole grains exert their beneficial effects on health by examining the effects of different types of specific protein, dietary fibers, and phenolic acids that might help to prevent or treat T2D and cancer.
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- Jabir Khan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Zhang W, Boateng ID, Xu J, Zhang Y. Proteins from Legumes, Cereals, and Pseudo-Cereals: Composition, Modification, Bioactivities, and Applications. Foods 2024; 13:1974. [PMID: 38998480 PMCID: PMC11241136 DOI: 10.3390/foods13131974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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This review presents a comprehensive analysis of plant-based proteins from soybeans, pulses, cereals, and pseudo-cereals by examining their structural properties, modification techniques, bioactivities, and applicability in food systems. It addresses the critical need for a proper utilization strategy of proteins from various plant sources amidst the rising environmental footprint of animal protein production. The inherent composition diversity among plant proteins, their nutritional profiles, digestibility, environmental impacts, and consumer acceptance are compared. The innovative modification techniques to enhance the functional properties of plant proteins are also discussed. The review also investigates the bioactive properties of plant proteins, including their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antitumoral activities, and their role in developing meat analogs, dairy alternatives, baked goods, and 3D-printed foods. It underscores the consideration parameters of using plant proteins as sustainable, nutritious, and functional ingredients and advocates for research to overcome sensory and functional challenges for improved consumer acceptance and marketability.
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- Wenxue Zhang
- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA;
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Agricultural Bioinformatics, College of Informatics, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA;
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Farag MA, Khattab AR, Farghal HH, Ismail WM, Fahmy HA. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry-based metabolite profiling of chia and quinoa seeds in comparison with wheat and oat. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2024. [PMID: 38802070 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION With an increasing interest in healthy and affordable cereal intake, efforts are made toward exploiting underutilized cereals with high nutritional values. OBJECTIVES The current study aims to explore the metabolome diversity in 14 cultivars of chia and quinoa collected from Germany, Austria, and Egypt, compared with wheat and oat as major cereals. MATERIAL AND METHODS The samples were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Multivariate data analysis (MVA) was employed for sample classification and markers characterization. RESULTS A total of 114 metabolites were quantified (sugars, alcohols, organic and amino acids/nitrogenous compounds, fatty acids/esters), but the inorganic and phenolic acids were only identified. Fatty acids were the major class followed by amino acids in quinoa and chia. Chia and oats were richer in sucrose. Quinoa encompassed higher amino acids. Quinoa and chia were rich in essential amino acids. Higher levels of unsaturated fatty acids especially omega 6 and omega 9 were detected in quinoa versus omega 3 in chia compared with oat and wheat, whereas ω6/ω3 fatty acid ratio of chia was the lowest. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive metabolite profiling of these pseudo cereals. CONCLUSION Quinoa and chia, especially red chia, are more nutritionally valuable compared with oat and wheat because of their compositional profile of free amino acids, organic acids, and essential fatty acids, besides their low ω6/ω3 fatty acid ratio. Such results pose them as inexpensive alternative to animal proteins and encourage their inclusion in infant formulas.
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- Mohamed A Farag
- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo, New Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology & Information, Cairo, Egypt
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Todorova V, Ivanova S, Chakarov D, Kraev K, Ivanov K. Ecdysterone and Turkesterone-Compounds with Prominent Potential in Sport and Healthy Nutrition. Nutrients 2024; 16:1382. [PMID: 38732627 PMCID: PMC11085066 DOI: 10.3390/nu16091382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The naturally occurring compounds ecdysterone and turkesterone, which are present in plants, including Rhaponticum carthamoides Willd. (Iljin), Spinacia oleracea L., Chenopodium quinoa Willd., and Ajuga turkestanica (Regel) Briq, are widely recognized due to their possible advantages for both general health and athletic performance. The current review investigates the beneficial biological effects of ecdysterone and turkesterone in nutrition, highlighting their roles not only in enhancing athletic performance but also in the management of various health problems. Plant-based diets, associated with various health benefits and environmental sustainability, often include sources rich in phytoecdysteroids. However, the therapeutic potential of phytoecdysteroid-rich extracts extends beyond sports nutrition, with promising applications in treating chronic fatigue, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Velislava Todorova
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University-Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Research Institute, Medical University-Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University-Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Research Institute, Medical University-Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Propedeutics of Surgical Diseases, Section of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University-Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Propedeutics of Internal Diseases, Medical Faculty, Medical University-Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University-Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Research Institute, Medical University-Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Wang D, Tang Z, Chen R, Zhong X, Du X, Li YX, Zhao Z. Physicochemical properties of esterified/crosslinked quinoa starches and their influence on bread quality. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:3834-3841. [PMID: 38394374 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Starch is the main component of quinoa seeds. However, quinoa starch has poor solubility in cold water and poor mechanical resistance and is easily aged, which limit its application. Therefore, modification of its structure to improve its functional properties is necessary. RESULTS This research used acetic anhydride and sodium trimetaphosphate to modify the structure of starch molecules and investigated their influence on bread quality. The results showed that both esterification and crosslinking prevented the aggregation behavior of starch molecules. Moreover, they both decreased the gelatinization enthalpy change and relative crystallinity of the starch. Compared with native starch, modification significantly decreased the gelatinization temperature from 57.01 to 52.01 °C and the esterified starch exhibited the lowest enthalpy change with a 44.2% decrease. Modified starch increased the specific volume and decreased the hardness and chewiness of bread. Modification did not influence the moisture content in bread but impacted the water retention capacity, depending on the degree of modification. Low and medium degrees of modification improved the water retention capacity during storage. By contrast, a high degree of modification (10 g kg-1 crosslinking agent) decreased the water retention capacity. The dually modified quinoa starch (esterified and crosslinked) showed no influence on the textural properties of bread. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that both esterification and crosslinking significantly improved the functional properties of quinoa starch. Crosslinked or esterified quinoa starches have the potential to improve the textural properties of bakery products. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Donghai Wang
- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of Grain Bioprocessing, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of Grain Bioprocessing, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of Grain Bioprocessing, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of Grain Bioprocessing, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of Grain Bioprocessing, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of Grain Bioprocessing, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of Grain Bioprocessing, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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Khan J, Gul P, Rashid MT, Li Q, Liu K. Composition of Whole Grain Dietary Fiber and Phenolics and Their Impact on Markers of Inflammation. Nutrients 2024; 16:1047. [PMID: 38613080 PMCID: PMC11013088 DOI: 10.3390/nu16071047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Inflammation is an important biological response to any tissue injury. The immune system responds to any stimulus, such as irritation, damage, or infection, by releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines. The overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines can lead to several diseases, e.g., cardiovascular diseases, joint disorders, cancer, and allergies. Emerging science suggests that whole grains may lower the markers of inflammation. Whole grains are a significant source of dietary fiber and phenolic acids, which have an inverse association with the risk of inflammation. Both cereals and pseudo-cereals are rich in dietary fiber, e.g., arabinoxylan and β-glucan, and phenolic acids, e.g., hydroxycinnamic acids and hydroxybenzoic acids, which are predominantly present in the bran layer. However, the biological mechanisms underlying the widely reported association between whole grain consumption and a lower risk of disease are not fully understood. The modulatory effects of whole grains on inflammation are likely to be influenced by several mechanisms including the effect of dietary fiber and phenolic acids. While some of these effects are direct, others involve the gut microbiota, which transforms important bioactive substances into more beneficial metabolites that modulate the inflammatory signaling pathways. Therefore, the purpose of this review is twofold: first, it discusses whole grain dietary fiber and phenolic acids and highlights their potential; second, it examines the health benefits of these components and their impacts on subclinical inflammation markers, including the role of the gut microbiota. Overall, while there is promising evidence for the anti-inflammatory properties of whole grains, further research is needed to understand their effects fully.
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- Jabir Khan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (J.K.); (P.G.); (M.T.R.); (Q.L.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (J.K.); (P.G.); (M.T.R.); (Q.L.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (J.K.); (P.G.); (M.T.R.); (Q.L.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (J.K.); (P.G.); (M.T.R.); (Q.L.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (J.K.); (P.G.); (M.T.R.); (Q.L.)
- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Kumar N, Thorat ST, Pradhan A, Rane J, Reddy KS. Significance of dietary quinoa husk (Chenopodium quinoa) in gene regulation for stress mitigation in fish. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7647. [PMID: 38561426 PMCID: PMC10985092 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58028-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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The persistent challenges posed by pollution and climate change are significant factors disrupting ecosystems, particularly aquatic environments. Numerous contaminants found in aquatic systems, such as ammonia and metal toxicity, play a crucial role in adversely affecting aquaculture production. Against this backdrop, fish feed was developed using quinoa husk (the byproduct of quinoa) as a substitute for fish meal. Six isonitrogenous diets (30%) and isocaloric diets were formulated by replacing fish meal with quinoa husk at varying percentages: 0% quinoa (control), 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35%. An experiment was conducted to explore the potential of quinoa husk in replacing fish meal and assess its ability to mitigate ammonia and arsenic toxicity as well as high-temperature stress in Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. The formulated feed was also examined for gene regulation related to antioxidative status, immunity, stress proteins, growth regulation, and stress markers. The gene regulation of sod, cat, and gpx in the liver was notably upregulated under concurrent exposure to ammonia, arsenic, and high-temperature (NH3 + As + T) stress. However, quinoa husk at 25% downregulated sod, cat, and gpx expression compared to the control group. Furthermore, genes associated with stress proteins HSP70 and DNA damage-inducible protein (DDIP) were significantly upregulated in response to stressors (NH3 + As + T), but quinoa husk at 25% considerably downregulated HSP70 and DDIP to mitigate the impact of stressors. Growth-responsive genes such as myostatin (MYST) and somatostatin (SMT) were remarkably downregulated, whereas growth hormone receptor (GHR1 and GHRβ), insulin-like growth factors (IGF1X, IGF2X), and growth hormone gene were significantly upregulated with quinoa husk at 25%. The gene expression of apoptosis (Caspase 3a and Caspase 3b) and nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) were also noticeably downregulated with quinoa husk (25%) reared under stressful conditions. Immune-related gene expression, including immunoglobulin (Ig), toll-like receptor (TLR), tumor necrosis factor (TNFα), and interleukin (IL), strengthened fish immunity with quinoa husk feed. The results revealed that replacing 25% of fish meal with quinoa husk could improve the gene regulation of P. hypophthalmus involved in mitigating ammonia, arsenic, and high-temperature stress in fish.
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- Neeraj Kumar
- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune, 413115, India.
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- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune, 413115, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune, 413115, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune, 413115, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune, 413115, India
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Madadi M, Roshanak S, Shahidi F, Varidi MJ. Optimization of a gluten-free sponge cake formulation based on quinoa, oleaster, and pumpkin flour using mixture design methodology. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2973-2984. [PMID: 38628209 PMCID: PMC11016434 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Gluten-free bakery products are the definitive solution for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. In this study, the production of gluten-free sponge cake was optimized using a mixture design methodology. Effects of the amount of ingredients, including quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) (6-10 g), oleaster (Eleagnus Angustifolia) (1-2 g), and pumpkin powder (Cucurbita moschata) (1-4 g) on the physicochemical characteristics and sensory qualities (color, flavor, cutability, texture, appearance, and overall acceptability) of cakes were investigated. Significant regression models that explained the effects of different amounts of flour on all response variables were determined. The proposed model in this study had high R 2 and R 2 (adj). Therefore, the model was approved for fitting information. Finally, a gluten-free sponge cake recipe was formulated using 1 g of oleaster flour, 1 g of pumpkin, and 10 g of quinoa flour to achieve the desired sensory quality.
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- Mahshad Madadi
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of AgricultureFerdowsi University of MashhadMashhadKhorasan RazaviIran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of AgricultureFerdowsi University of MashhadMashhadKhorasan RazaviIran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of AgricultureFerdowsi University of MashhadMashhadKhorasan RazaviIran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of AgricultureFerdowsi University of MashhadMashhadKhorasan RazaviIran
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Eftekhariyazdi M, Zenoozian MS, Milani E, Elhami Rad AH, Armin M. Optimization of the extrusion parameters for the production of lentil-quinoa extrudates enriched with pumpkin. FOOD SCI TECHNOL INT 2024:10820132241243240. [PMID: 38556930 DOI: 10.1177/10820132241243240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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This study aimed to develop a protein-fiber-rich extruded product based on yellow lentil, quinoa, and pumpkin flours. The final product quality is affected by formulation and extrusion parameters. Therefore, the effect of the pumpkin-flour ratio (A: 25-75%) and feed moisture content (C: 14-22%) besides barrel screw speed (B: 120-180 rpm) on the physical attributes of extrudates was investigated. Box-Behnken experimental design and stepwise-response surface method were used to analyze the effects of various process variables and ingredients on extrudates. The pumpkin-flour ratio had a significant positive correlation with bulk density (BD), water solubility index (WSI), and oil absorption index. Whereas the correlation between pumpkin-flour ratio with hardness, porosity, expansion ratio (ER), and water absorption index (WAI) was negative (P < 0.05). The feed moisture content positively affected the water activity (aw) and WAI and negatively affected the harness of samples (P < 0.05). The screw speed had a positive effect on ER, porosity, and WSI, whereas it negatively influenced the hardness, BD, and aw. By increasing the pumpkin-flour ratio, air cell size and wall thickness of samples had been decreased. The results showed that 44.2% pumpkin flour, 22% feed moisture, and 172.1 rpm screw speed gave an optimized product. There was no significant difference between predicted and experimental values (except for ER). The optimized snack was a good source of fiber (around 15%), protein (17.3%), and antioxidants (TPC = 15.28 mg GAE.g-1 and antiradical scavenging activity (DPPH) = 33.66%). The caloric value of the optimized snack was 362.6 cal.100g-1. The current formulation can be considered as the base of snack food or plant-based meat alternatives.
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- Minoo Eftekhariyazdi
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Food Processing, Iranian Academic Center for Education Culture and Research, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar, Iran
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Wang S, Liu G, Xie C, Zhou Y, Yang R, Wu J, Xu J, Tu K. Metabolomics Analysis of Different Quinoa Cultivars Based on UPLC-ZenoTOF-MS/MS and Investigation into Their Antioxidant Characteristics. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:240. [PMID: 38256795 PMCID: PMC10819959 DOI: 10.3390/plants13020240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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In recent years, quinoa, as a nutritious and sustainable food material, has gained increasing popularity worldwide. To investigate the diversity of nutritional characteristics among different quinoa cultivars and explore their potential health benefits, metabolites of five quinoa cultivars (QL-1, SJ-1, SJ-2, KL-1 and KL-2) were compared by non-targeted metabolomics analysis based on UPLC-ZenoTOF-MS/MS in this study. A total of 248 metabolites across 13 categories were identified. Although the metabolite compositions were generally similar among the different quinoa cultivars, significant variations existed in their respective metabolite contents. Among the identified metabolites, amino acids/peptides, nucleosides, saponins and phenolic acids were the most abundant. Notably, SJ-1 exhibited the most distinct metabolite profile when compared to the other cultivars. Amino acids/peptides and nucleosides were found to be crucial factors contributing to the unique metabolite profile of SJ-1. Collectively, these aforementioned metabolites accounted for a substantial 60% of the total metabolites observed in each quinoa variety. Additionally, a correlation between the DPPH radical scavenging activity and the free phenolic content of quinoa was observed. Variations in phenolic content resulted in different antioxidant capacities among the quinoa cultivars, and SJ-1 exhibited lower phenolic levels and weaker antioxidant activity than the others. These results can provide important information for the development of quinoa resources.
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- Shufang Wang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Whole Grain Food Engineering Research Center, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (S.W.); (G.L.); (C.X.); (R.Y.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology/Key Laboratory for Control Technology and Standard for Agro-Product Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory for Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Nanjing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; (Y.Z.); (J.W.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Whole Grain Food Engineering Research Center, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (S.W.); (G.L.); (C.X.); (R.Y.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Whole Grain Food Engineering Research Center, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (S.W.); (G.L.); (C.X.); (R.Y.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology/Key Laboratory for Control Technology and Standard for Agro-Product Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory for Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Nanjing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; (Y.Z.); (J.W.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Whole Grain Food Engineering Research Center, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (S.W.); (G.L.); (C.X.); (R.Y.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology/Key Laboratory for Control Technology and Standard for Agro-Product Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory for Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Nanjing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; (Y.Z.); (J.W.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Whole Grain Food Engineering Research Center, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (S.W.); (G.L.); (C.X.); (R.Y.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology/Key Laboratory for Control Technology and Standard for Agro-Product Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory for Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Nanjing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; (Y.Z.); (J.W.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Whole Grain Food Engineering Research Center, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (S.W.); (G.L.); (C.X.); (R.Y.)
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Carpio-Paucar GN, Palo-Cardenas AI, Rondón-Ortiz AN, Pino-Figueroa A, Gonzales-Condori EG, Villanueva-Salas JA. Cytotoxic Activity of Saponins and Sapogenins Isolated from Chenopodium quinoa Willd. in Cancer Cell Lines. SCIENTIFICA 2023; 2023:8846387. [PMID: 38146491 PMCID: PMC10749722 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8846387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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The cytotoxic properties of two extracts from Chenopodium quinoa Willd. and three synthetic sapogenins were evaluated in different cancer cell lines (A549, SH-SY5Y, HepG2, and HeLa) to investigate their cytotoxic effects and determine if these cell lines activate the caspase pathway for apoptosis in response to saponin and sapogenin treatment. The saponin extracts were isolated from the agro-industrial waste of Chenopodium quinoa Willd., while the sapogenins were identified and quantitatively determined by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Among these compounds, ursolic acid was the most active compound, with high IC50 values measured in all cell lines. In addition, hederagenin demonstrated higher caspase-3 activity than staurosporine in HeLa cells, suggesting an anti-cytotoxic activity via a caspase-dependent apoptosis pathway. HPLC analysis showed that the concentration of hederagenin was higher than that of oleanolic acid in ethanolic extracts of white and red quinoa. The ethanolic extracts of white and red quinoa did not show cytotoxic activity. On the other hand, the synthetic sapogenins such as ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, and hederagenin significantly decreased the viability of the four cell lines studied. Finally, by Caspase-3 assay, it was found that HeLa undergoes apoptosis during cell death because hederagenin produces a significant increase in PARP-1 hydrolysis in HeLa cells.
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Wei Z, Chen F, Ding H, Liu W, Yang B, Geng J, Chen S, Guo S. Comparative Analysis of Six Chloroplast Genomes in Chenopodium and Its Related Genera ( Amaranthaceae): New Insights into Phylogenetic Relationships and the Development of Species-Specific Molecular Markers. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:2183. [PMID: 38137004 PMCID: PMC10743295 DOI: 10.3390/genes14122183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Species within the genus Chenopodium hold significant research interest due to their nutritional richness and salt tolerance. However, the morphological similarities among closely related species and a dearth of genomic resources have impeded their comprehensive study and utilization. In the present research, we conduct the sequencing and assembly of chloroplast (cp) genomes from six Chenopodium and related species, five of which were sequenced for the first time. These genomes ranged in length from 151,850 to 152,215 base pairs, showcased typical quadripartite structures, and encoded 85 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 1 pseudogene, 37 tRNA genes, and 8 rRNA genes. Compared with the previously published sequences of related species, these cp genomes are relatively conservative, but there are also some interspecific differences, such as inversion and IR region contraction. We discerned 929 simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and a series of highly variable regions across 16 related species, predominantly situated in the intergenic spacer (IGS) region and introns. The phylogenetic evaluations revealed that Chenopodium is more closely related to genera such as Atriplex, Beta, Dysphania, and Oxybase than to other members of the Amaranthaceae family. These lineages shared a common ancestor approximately 60.80 million years ago, after which they diverged into distinct genera. Based on InDels and SNPs between species, we designed 12 pairs of primers for species identification, and experiments confirmed that they could completely distinguish 10 related species.
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- Zixiang Wei
- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Z.W.); (F.C.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (B.Y.); (J.G.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Z.W.); (F.C.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (B.Y.); (J.G.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Z.W.); (F.C.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (B.Y.); (J.G.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Z.W.); (F.C.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (B.Y.); (J.G.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Z.W.); (F.C.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (B.Y.); (J.G.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Z.W.); (F.C.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (B.Y.); (J.G.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Z.W.); (F.C.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (B.Y.); (J.G.)
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- College of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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Ray A, Srivastava AK, Sakhare SD. Quinoa germ-enriched pasta: Technological, nutritional, textural, and morphological properties. J Food Sci 2023; 88:4907-4917. [PMID: 37889098 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Germ is the most significant component of quinoa having good nutritional value. Quinoa germ (QG), with balanced amino acid profile and unsaturated fatty acid, is a unique ingredient for human nutrition. In present study, pasta supplemented with QG was characterized for physical, nutritional, morphological, and textural properties. Dough rheology showed increased farinograph water absorption and decreased dough stability with the addition of QG. Addition of QG up to 30% significantly improved the pasta protein content from 13.55% to 20.55%. The substitution of QG to pasta showed decrease in whiteness index and increase in optimum cooking time, swelling index, cooked weight, and cooking loss. It is reported that 20% QG supplement pasta was found to be acceptable; beyond, this level the pasta quality was inferior. Firmness value of pasta significantly increased up to 20% supplementation of QG from 157 to 178 g. The micrographs of pasta with the addition of QG observed increased protein matrix around the starch granules. The results inferred that the QG can serve as a potential functional ingredient for the development of nutritionally enhanced pasta for food industry. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Quinoa germ (QG) is concentrated source of nutrient with unique nutrition and alternative source of protein. Pasta is the one the popular and fast-growing food in world and explored for enhancement of its nutritional composition to target a larger population with specific nutrient demand. Hence, pasta becomes important vehicle for the supplementation. Developed QG-enriched high-protein pasta will help industry to produce nutritious products at large scale.
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- Amrita Ray
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- Food Safety & Analytical Quality Control Laboratory, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- Food Safety & Analytical Quality Control Laboratory, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- Flour Milling, Baking & Confectionery Technology Department, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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Habib Z, Ijaz S, Haq IU. Comparative metabolomic profiling and nutritional chemistry of Chenopodium quinoa of diverse panicle architecture and agroecological zones. PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 29:1959-1979. [PMID: 38222284 PMCID: PMC10784447 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-023-01398-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Chenopodium quinoa possesses remarkable nutritional value and adaptability to various agroecological conditions. Panicle architecture influences the number of spikelets and grains in a panicle, ultimately leading to productivity and yield. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the metabolites, nutrients, and minerals in Chenopodium quinoa accessions of varying panicle architecture. Metabolic profiling using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis identified seventeen metabolites, including flavonoids, phenolics, fatty acids, terpenoids, phenylbutenoid dimers, amino acids, and saccharides. Eight metabolic compounds were reported in this study for the first time in quinoa. Some metabolites were detected as differentially expressed. The compound (Z)-1-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl) butadiene and chrysin were found only in SPrecm. Sodium ((2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxtetrahydrofuran-2-yl) methyl hydrogen phosphate and elenolic acid were detected only in CHEN-33, and quercetin, 3-hydroxyphloretin-3'-C-glucoside, kurarinone, and rosmarinic acid were identified only in D-12175. Variable importance in projection (VIP) scores annotated ten metabolites contributing to variability. Mineral analysis using atomic absorption spectrophotometry indicated that the quantity of magnesium and calcium is high in D-12175. In comparison, SPrecm showed a high quantity of magnesium compared to CHEN-33, while CHEN-33 showed a high quantity of calcium compared to SPrecm. However, the proximate composition showed no significant difference among quinoa accessions. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12298-023-01398-2.
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- Zakia Habib
- Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture, University Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture, University Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, University Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Li T, Zhang M, Li M, Wang X, Xing S. Molecular Characterization and Expression Analysis of YABBY Genes in Chenopodium quinoa. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:2103. [PMID: 38003046 PMCID: PMC10671189 DOI: 10.3390/genes14112103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Plant-specific YABBY transcription factors play an important role in lateral organ development and abiotic stress responses. However, the functions of the YABBY genes in quinoa remain elusive. In this study, twelve YABBY (CqYAB) genes were identified in the quinoa genome, and they were distributed on nine chromosomes. They were classified into FIL/YAB3, YAB2, YAB5, INO, and CRC clades. All CqYAB genes consist of six or seven exons, and their proteins contain both N-terminal C2C2 zinc finger motifs and C-terminal YABBY domains. Ninety-three cis-regulatory elements were revealed in CqYAB gene promoters, and they were divided into six groups, such as cis-elements involved in light response, hormone response, development, and stress response. Six CqYAB genes were significantly upregulated by salt stress, while one was downregulated. Nine CqYAB genes were upregulated under drought stress, whereas six CqYAB genes were downregulated under cadmium treatment. Tissue expression profiles showed that nine CqYAB genes were expressed in seedlings, leaves, and flowers, seven in seeds, and two specifically in flowers, but no CqYAB expression was detected in roots. Furthermore, CqYAB4 could rescue the ino mutant phenotype in Arabidopsis but not CqYAB10, a paralog of CqYAB4, indicative of functional conservation and divergence among these YABBY genes. Taken together, these results lay a foundation for further functional analysis of CqYAB genes in quinoa growth, development, and abiotic stress responses.
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- Tingting Li
- College of Life Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; (T.L.); (M.L.); (X.W.)
- Institute of Applied Biology, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China;
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China;
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Nucleic Acid Biopesticides, Taiyuan 030600, China
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- College of Life Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; (T.L.); (M.L.); (X.W.)
- Institute of Applied Biology, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China;
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- College of Life Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; (T.L.); (M.L.); (X.W.)
- Institute of Applied Biology, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China;
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China;
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Nucleic Acid Biopesticides, Taiyuan 030600, China
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Matías J, Rodríguez MJ, Cruz V, Calvo P, Granado-Rodríguez S, Poza-Viejo L, Fernández-García N, Olmos E, Reguera M. Assessment of the changes in seed yield and nutritional quality of quinoa grown under rainfed Mediterranean environments. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1268014. [PMID: 38023922 PMCID: PMC10662129 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1268014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Climate change is considered a serious threat to agriculture and food security. It is linked to rising temperatures and water shortages, conditions that are expected to worsen in the coming decades. Consequently, the introduction of more drought-tolerant crops is required. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) has received great attention worldwide due to the nutritional properties of its seeds and its tolerance to abiotic stress. In this work, the agronomic performance and seed nutritional quality of three quinoa varieties were studied during two consecutive years (2019-2020) under three water environmental conditions of Southwestern Europe (irrigated conditions, fresh rainfed, and hard rainfed) with the goal of determining the impact of rainfed conditions on this crop performance. High precipitations were recorded during the 2020 growing season resulting in similar grain yield under irrigation and fresh rainfed conditions. However, in 2019, significant yield differences with penalties under water-limiting conditions were found among the evaluated environmental conditions. Furthermore, nutritional and metabolomic differences were observed among seeds harvested from different water environments including the progressive accumulation of glycine betaine accompanied by an increase in saponin and a decrease in iron with water limitation. Generally, water-limiting environments were associated with increased protein contents and decreased yields preserving a high nutritional quality despite particular changes. Overall, this work contributes to gaining further knowledge about how water availability affects quinoa field performance, as it might impact both seed yield and quality. It also can help reevaluate rainfed agriculture, as water deficit can positively impact the nutritional quality of seeds.
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- Javier Matías
- Agrarian Research Institute “La Orden-Valdesequera” of Extremadura (CICYTEX), Badajoz, Spain
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura (CICYTEX), Badajoz, Spain
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- Agrarian Research Institute “La Orden-Valdesequera” of Extremadura (CICYTEX), Badajoz, Spain
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura (CICYTEX), Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Abiotic Stress and Plant Pathology, CEBAS-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Abiotic Stress and Plant Pathology, CEBAS-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Chen X, Zhang Y, Cao B, Wei X, Shen Z, Su N. Assessment and comparison of nutritional qualities of thirty quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) seed varieties. Food Chem X 2023; 19:100808. [PMID: 37780290 PMCID: PMC10534177 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an ancient crop with perfect nutritional composition and antioxidants substances. However, the current research on the nutritional quality of quinoa is limited to a small number of varieties or a single origin. In this study, we aimed at providing a detailed evaluation of abundant nutrients of quinoa seeds from thirty varieties with different color in different origins, including soluble protein, soluble sugar, amino acid, vitamin, fatty acid and saponin. Results showed that there were significant differences in the contents of γ-aminobutyric acid (6.67-78.67 mg/100 g DW) and vitamin C (11.675-105.135 mg/100 g DW) in quinoa seeds. Here, we scored thirty quinoa seeds using a weighted average score system first time and identified four varieties, black quinoa JQ-00145, red quinoa JQ-00125 and two white quinoa JQ-00005/JQ-00077, with superior nutritional quality and oxidation resistance. The results of this study will provide theoretical guidance for consumption of quinoa.
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- Xuan Chen
- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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Afzal I, Haq MZU, Ahmed S, Hirich A, Bazile D. Challenges and Perspectives for Integrating Quinoa into the Agri-Food System. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3361. [PMID: 37836099 PMCID: PMC10574050 DOI: 10.3390/plants12193361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Quinoa is a highly nutritious and abiotic stress-tolerant crop that can be used to ensure food security for the rapidly growing world population under changing climate conditions. Various experiments, based on morphology, phenology, physiology, and yield-related attributes, are being conducted across the globe to check its adoptability under stressful environmental conditions. High weed infestation, early stand establishment, photoperiod sensitivity, loss of seed viability after harvest, and heat stress during its reproductive stage are major constraints to its cultivation. The presence of saponin on its outer surface is also a significant restriction to its local consumption. Scientists are using modern breeding programs, such as participatory approaches, to understand and define breeding goals to promote quinoa adaptation under marginalized conditions. Despite its rich nutritional value, there is still a need to create awareness among people and industries about its nutritional profile and potential for revenue generation. In the future, the breeding of the sweet and larger-grain quinoa varietals will be an option for avoiding the cleaning of saponins, but with the risk of having more pests in the field. There is also a need to focus on mechanized farming systems for the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of quinoa to facilitate and expand its cultivation and consumption across the globe, considering its high genetic diversity.
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- Irfan Afzal
- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan;
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan;
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- Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA;
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- African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Laayoune 70000, Morocco;
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- CIRAD, SENS, F-34398 Montpellier, France
- SENS, CIRAD, IRD, University Paul Valery Montpellier 3, University Montpellier, 34090 Montpellier, France
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Li H, Wang Q, Huang T, Liu J, Zhang P, Li L, Xie H, Wang H, Liu C, Qin P. Transcriptome and Metabolome Analyses Reveal Mechanisms Underlying the Response of Quinoa Seedlings to Nitrogen Fertilizers. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11580. [PMID: 37511340 PMCID: PMC10380953 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a dicotyledonous annual amaranth herb that belongs to the family Chenopodiaceae. Quinoa can be cultivated across a wide range of climatic conditions. With regard to its cultivation, nitrogen-based fertilizers have a demonstrable effect on the growth and development of quinoa. How crops respond to the application of nitrogen affects grain quality and yield. Therefore, to explore the regulatory mechanisms that underlie the responses of quinoa seedlings to the application of nitrogen, we selected two varieties (i.e., Dianli-1299 and Dianli-71) of quinoa seedlings and analyzed them using metabolomic and transcriptomic techniques. Specifically, we studied the mechanisms underlying the responses of quinoa seedlings to varying concentrations of nitrogen by analyzing the dynamics of metabolites and genes involved in arginine biosynthesis; carbon fixation; and alanine, aspartate, and glutamate biosynthetic pathways. Overall, we found that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs) of quinoa are affected by the concentration of nitrogen. We detected 1057 metabolites, and 29,012 genes were annotated for the KEGG. We also found that 15 DEMs and 8 DEGs were key determinants of the differences observed in quinoa seedlings under different nitrogen concentrations. These contribute toward a deeper understanding of the metabolic processes of plants under different nitrogen treatments and provide a theoretical basis for improving the nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of quinoa.
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- Hanxue Li
- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Biotech Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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Zhang S, Liu J, Shi L, Wang Q, Zhang P, Wang H, Liu J, Li H, Li L, Li X, Huang L, Qin P. Identification of core genes associated with different phosphorus levels in quinoa seedlings by weighted gene co-expression network analysis. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:399. [PMID: 37454047 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09507-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Quinoa is a highly nutritious and novel crop that is resistant to various abiotic stresses. However, its growth and development is restricted due to its limited utilization of soil phosphorus. Studies on the levels of phosphorus in quinoa seedlings are limited; therefore, we analyzed transcriptome data from quinoa seedlings treated with different concentrations of phosphorus. RESULTS To identify core genes involved in responding to various phosphorus levels, the weighted gene co-expression network analysis method was applied. From the 12,085 expressed genes, an analysis of the gene co-expression network was done. dividing the expressed genes into a total of twenty-five different modules out of which two modules were strongly correlated with phosphorus levels. Subsequently we identified five core genes that correlated strongly either positively or negatively with the phosphorus levels. Gene ontology and assessments of the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes have uncovered important biological processes and metabolic pathways that are involved in the phosphorus level response. CONCLUSIONS We discovered crucial new core genes that encode proteins from various transcription factor families, such as MYB, WRKY, and ERF, which are crucial for abiotic stress resistance. This new library of candidate genes associated with the phosphorus level responses in quinoa seedlings will help in breeding varieties that are tolerant to phosphorus levels.
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- Shan Zhang
- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the Lixiache District, Yangzhou, 225007, China
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- Yuxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Yuxi, 653100, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
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Liu S, Xie Y, Li B, Li S, Yu W, Ye A, Guo Q. Structural Properties of Quinoa Protein Isolate: Impact of Neutral to High Alkaline Extraction pH. Foods 2023; 12:2589. [PMID: 37444327 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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In this work, we extracted proteins from white quinoa cultivated in the northeast of Qinghai-Tibet plateau using the method of alkaline solubilization and acid precipitation, aiming to decipher how extraction pH (7-11) influenced extractability, purity and recovery rate, composition, multi-length scale structure, and gelling properties of quinoa protein isolate (QPI). The results showed that protein extractability increased from 39 to 58% with the increment of pH from 7 to 11 whereas protein purity decreased from 89 to 82%. At pH 7-11, extraction suspensions and QPI showed the similar major bands in SDS-PAGE with more minor ones (e.g., protein fractions at > 55 or 25-37 kDa) in suspensions. Extraction pH had limited effect on the secondary structure of QPI. In contrast, the higher-order structures of QPI were significantly affected, e.g., (1) emission maximum wavelength of intrinsic fluorescence increased with extraction pH; (2) surface hydrophobicity and the absolute value of zeta-potential increased with increasing extraction pH from 7 to 9, and then markedly decreased; (3) the particle size decreased to the lowest value at pH 9 and then increased to the highest value at pH 11; and (4) denaturation temperature of QPI had a large decrease with increasing extraction pH from 7/8 to 9/10. Besides, heat-set QPI gels were formed by loosely-connected protein aggregates, which were strengthened with increasing extraction pH. This study would provide fundamental data for industrial production of quinoa protein with desired quality.
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- Shengnan Liu
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Food Non-Thermal Processing, Beijing 100083, China
- Dongying Industrial Product Inspection & Metrology Verification Center, Dongying Administration for Market Regulation, Dongying 257091, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Food Non-Thermal Processing, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Food Non-Thermal Processing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Riddet Institute, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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- Shandong Wonderful Biotech Co., Ltd., Dongying 257500, China
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- Riddet Institute, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Food Non-Thermal Processing, Beijing 100083, China
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Ji X, Wang L, Zhao J, Jiang J. Possible role of polypeptide-chlorogenic acid interaction in the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of quinoa-modified coffee beverage. Food Chem 2023; 425:136359. [PMID: 37244236 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The effect of quinoa protein hydrolysate (QPH) beverage on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of coffee was investigated. The scores of sensory properties of coffee-quinoa beverage revealed that the unpleasant sensory characteristics, such as extreme bitterness and astringency, were covered up by the addition of quinoa beverage; while smooth mouthfeel and sweetness were enhanced. On the other hand, the introduction of coffee into quinoa beverage significantly retarded oxidation characterized by TBARS. When treated with chlorogenic acid (CGA), significant structural changes and improved functionalities of QPH were detected. CGA induced the unfolding structure of QPH and decreased surface hydrophobicity. The interaction between QPH and CGA was shown by the changes of sulfydryl content and the pattern of SDS-PAGE. Besides, neutral protease treatment increased the equilibrium oil-water interfacial pressure value of QPH, revealing improved stability of emulsions. Synergistic antioxidant effect between QPH and CGA was revealed by increased ABTS+· scavenging rate.
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- Xin Ji
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92128, United States.
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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Nemzer B, Al-Taher F. Analysis of Fatty Acid Composition in Sprouted Grains. Foods 2023; 12:foods12091853. [PMID: 37174393 PMCID: PMC10178583 DOI: 10.3390/foods12091853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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A whole-grain diet is associated with the prevention of metabolic syndromes, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Sprouting improves the nutritional profile and bioactive properties of grains, which are important for use as raw ingredients in the food industry. The aim of this review was to examine the lipid and fatty acid composition of germinated grains. The methods discussed include germination and analytical procedures for determining fat and fatty acid contents of grains. The effects of sprouting on the fat content and storage stability of grains were also assessed. Lipid levels ranged from 1.43% to 6.66% in the sprouted grains. The individual fatty acid content of grains changed depending on the germination conditions (17-37 °C, 1-9 days). Limited findings showed that sprouting grains at higher temperatures (20-25 °C) and longer times generated a healthy balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, which is beneficial to humans. Future studies are needed to determine the optimum incubation and germination periods specific to each grain to improve the omega-6/omega-3 ratio. Free fatty acids were produced more slowly and levels of oxidation products were lower in sprouted grains than in the raw ingredients when stored for a year. Additional studies are required to investigate the oxidative stability and shelf life of sprouted grains.
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- Boris Nemzer
- Research & Development, VDF/FutureCeuticals, Inc., Momence, IL 60954, USA
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Research & Development, VDF/FutureCeuticals, Inc., Momence, IL 60954, USA
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Dostalíková L, Hlásná Čepková P, Janovská D, Svoboda P, Jágr M, Dvořáček V, Viehmannová I. Nutritional Evaluation of Quinoa Genetic Resources Growing in the Climatic Conditions of Central Europe. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071440. [PMID: 37048261 PMCID: PMC10093933 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Quinoa displays huge genetic variability and adaptability to distinct climatic conditions. Quinoa seeds are a good source of nutrients; however, the overall nutritional composition and nutrient content is influenced by numerous factors. This study focused on the nutritional and morphologic evaluation of various quinoa genotypes grown in the Czech Republic. Significant differences between years were observed for morphological traits (plant height, inflorescence length, weight of thousand seeds). The weather conditions in the year 2018 were favorable for all the morphological traits. The protein content of quinoa accessions ranged between 13.44 and 20.01% and it was positively correlated to mauritianin. Total phenolic content varied greatly from year to year, while the antioxidant activity remained relatively stable. The most abundant phenolic compounds were the flavonoids miquelianin, rutin, and isoquercetin. Isoquercetin, quercetin, and N-feruoloyl octopamine showed the highest stability under variable weather conditions in the analyzed years. A total of six compounds were detected and quantified in quinoa for the first time. Most varieties performed well under Central European conditions and can be considered a good source of nutrients and bioactive compounds. These data can be used as a source of information for plant breeders aiming to improve the quality traits of quinoa.
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- Lucie Dostalíková
- Department of Crop Sciences and Agroforestry, Faculty of Tropical Agrisciences, Kamýcká 129, 16 500 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Gene Bank, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
- Correspondence:
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- Gene Bank, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Molecular Genetics, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Quality and Plant Products, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Quality and Plant Products, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Crop Sciences and Agroforestry, Faculty of Tropical Agrisciences, Kamýcká 129, 16 500 Prague, Czech Republic
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Song J, Tang Y. Effect of extrusion temperature on characteristic amino acids, fatty acids, organic acids, and phenolics of white quinoa based on metabolomics. Food Res Int 2023; 169:112761. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Craine EB, Davies A, Packer D, Miller ND, Schmöckel SM, Spalding EP, Tester M, Murphy KM. A comprehensive characterization of agronomic and end-use quality phenotypes across a quinoa world core collection. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1101547. [PMID: 36875583 PMCID: PMC9978749 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1101547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.), a pseudocereal with high protein quality originating from the Andean region of South America, has broad genetic variation and adaptability to diverse agroecological conditions, contributing to the potential to serve as a global keystone protein crop in a changing climate. However, the germplasm resources currently available to facilitate quinoa expansion worldwide are restricted to a small portion of quinoa's total genetic diversity, in part because of day-length sensitivity and issues related to seed sovereignty. This study aimed to characterize phenotypic relationships and variation within a quinoa world core collection. The 360 accessions were planted in a randomized complete block design with four replicates in each of two greenhouses in Pullman, WA during the summer of 2018. Phenological stages, plant height, and inflorescence characteristics were recorded. Seed yield, composition, thousand seed weight, nutritional composition, shape, size, and color were measured using a high-throughput phenotyping pipeline. Considerable variation existed among the germplasm. Crude protein content ranged from 11.24% to 17.81% (fixed at 14% moisture). We found that protein content was negatively correlated with yield and positively correlated with total amino acid content and days to harvest. Mean essential amino acids values met adult daily requirements but not leucine and lysine infant requirements. Yield was positively correlated with thousand seed weight and seed area, and negatively correlated with ash content and days to harvest. The accessions clustered into four groups, with one-group representing useful accessions for long-day breeding programs. The results of this study establish a practical resource for plant breeders to leverage as they strategically develop germplasm in support of the global expansion of quinoa.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, United States
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- Sustainable Seed Systems Laboratory, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States
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- Department of Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department Physiology of Yield Stability, Institute of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, United States
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Coţovanu I, Mironeasa C, Mironeasa S. Nutritionally Improved Wheat Bread Supplemented with Quinoa Flour of Large, Medium and Small Particle Sizes at Typical Doses. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12040698. [PMID: 36840046 PMCID: PMC9964393 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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One of the food industry's challenges is to enhance bread quality from a nutritional point of view without impacting negatively sensorial characteristics and consumer decisions on product choice. This study aimed to assess the baking characteristics of wheat bread supplemented with quinoa flour (QF) of large, medium and small particle sizes at typical doses previously established based on an optimization process, and to evaluate the optimal bread from a physical, textural, nutritional, and sensorial point of view. The results showed a decrease in the Falling number index, water absorption, dough stability, speed of protein weakening, dough extensibility, and creep-recovery compliances for optimal wheat-quinoa composite samples with large and medium particle sizes; meanwhile, for the samples with small particle sizes an opposite trend was recorded, with the exception of dough extensibility. Dough fermentation parameters and bread volume rose for all optimal formulations, while firmness decreased compared to wheat bread. All optimal bread samples presented an improved nutritional profile depending on the particle size. The protein content was up to 19% higher, ash up to 13.8%, and lipids up to fifteen times higher. A noticeable enrichment in minerals (mainly K, Mg, Na, Zn, up to 2.3 times) and essential amino acids (with 13.53%) was also obtained for all optimal breads. From an acceptability point of view, the highest score (8.70) was recorded for the optimal bread with a QF of medium particle size. These findings offer processors new information which will be useful for diversifying bakery products with an enhanced nutritional profile.
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- Ionica Coţovanu
- Faculty of Food Engineering, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 Universitatii Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.C.); (S.M.); Tel.: +40-740-816-370 (I.C.); +40-741-985-648 (S.M.)
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive and Robotics, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 Universitatii Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 Universitatii Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.C.); (S.M.); Tel.: +40-740-816-370 (I.C.); +40-741-985-648 (S.M.)
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Oustani M, Mehda S, Halilat MT, Chenchouni H. Yield, growth development and grain characteristics of seven Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) genotypes grown in open-field production systems under hot-arid climatic conditions. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1991. [PMID: 36737632 PMCID: PMC9898249 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-29039-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Quinoa is an important Andean crop that can play a strategic role in the development of degraded lands in hot arid regions due to its high nutritional value, genetic diversity and its high adaptability to stressful environments. The aim of this work was to evaluate the agronomic performance (growth development, grain yield and grain quality characteristics) of seven quinoa genotypes (Giza1, Sajama, Santa Maria, Q102, Q29, Q27 and Q18) cultivated under open field conditions in the Sahara Desert of Algeria. Using randomized complete block design (4 blocks), field trials were conducted during two cropping seasons (2017-2018 and 2018-2019) from November to April. The measured parameters included: plant height, number of panicles per plant, 1000-grain weight (TGW), grain yield (GYd), grain protein content (GPt), grain saponin content (GSC), and maturity indicators. The genotype effect was statistically the main source of variation in most parameters investigated as compared to the effect of cropping year. The Q102 genotype produced the highest GYd (2.87 t/ha) and GPt (16.7 g/100 g DM); and it required medium period (149 days) to reach harvest maturity as compared to other genotypes. The genotype Giza1 showed the lowest GYd and also low values for most of traits measured. However, it had the shortest harvest maturity (139 days) and the lowest GSC (0.62 g/100 g DM). The variety Santa Maria recorded the highest TGW (2.68 g), but it took 164 days to reach harvest maturity and it had high GSC (1.92 g/100 g DM). Though the best yield and grain quality characteristics were not reunited in single genotype, our findings showed that quinoa has multi-benefit potentials as a new crop for the arid agriculture in particular in hot-arid regions of North Africa.
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- Mabrouka Oustani
- Laboratory of Saharan Bio-Resources: Preservation and Development, University of Kasdi Merbah, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Saharan Bio-Resources: Preservation and Development, University of Kasdi Merbah, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Department of Forest Management, Higher National School of Forests, 40000, Khenchela, Algeria. .,Laboratory of Natural Resources and Management of Sensitive Environments 'RNAMS', University of Oum-El-Bouaghi, 04000, Oum-El-Bouaghi, Algeria.
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Chaudhary N, Walia S, Kumar R. Functional composition, physiological effect and agronomy of future food quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.): A review. J Food Compost Anal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2023.105192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Avila-George H, De-la-Torre M, Sánchez-Garcés J, Coaquira Quispe JJ, Prieto JM, Castro W. Discrimination of foreign bodies in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) grains using convolutional neural networks with a transfer learning approach. PeerJ 2023; 11:e14808. [PMID: 36743959 PMCID: PMC9893907 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The rising interest in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is due to its high protein content and gluten-free condition; nonetheless, the presence of foreign bodies in quinoa processing facilities is an issue that must be addressed. As a result, convolutional neural networks have been adopted, mostly because of their data extraction capabilities, which had not been utilized before for this purpose. Consequently, the main objective of this work is to evaluate convolutional neural networks with a learning transfer for foreign bodies identification in quinoa samples. For experimentation, quinoa samples were collected and manually split into 17 classes: quinoa grains and 16 foreign bodies. Then, one thousand images were obtained from each class in RGB space and transformed into four different color spaces (L*a*b*, HSV, YCbCr, and Gray). Three convolutional neural networks (AlexNet, MobileNetv2, and DenseNet-201) were trained using the five color spaces, and the evaluation results were expressed in terms of accuracy and F-score. All the CNN approaches compared showed an F-score ranging from 98% to 99%; both color space and CNN structure were found to have significant effects on the F-score. Also, DenseNet-201 was the most robust architecture and, at the same time, the most time-consuming. These results evidence the capacity of CNN architectures to be used for the discrimination of foreign bodies in quinoa processing facilities.
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- Himer Avila-George
- Departamento de Ciencias Computacionales e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Ameca, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Ciencias Computacionales e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Ameca, Jalisco, México
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- Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad Peruana Unión, Juliaca, Puno, Perú
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- Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad Peruana Unión, Juliaca, Puno, Perú,Escuela de Doctorado en Ciencia, Ingeniería y Gestión Alimentaria, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Facultad de Ingeniería en Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional de Frontera, Sullana, Piura, Perú
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Shobeiri M, Elhami Rad AH, Sheikholeslami Z, Zenozian MS, Saeedi Asl MR. The effects of quinoa and okra incorporation on the quality of diet cake. FOOD SCI TECHNOL INT 2023; 29:417-427. [PMID: 36706792 DOI: 10.1177/10820132221140615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Producing quality products in baking industry has been facing several challenges including meeting the needs of the growing population, lack of sufficient water resources for producing enough wheat, lack of quality products made from wheat flour and high amount of waste. Recently, the quality of baking products has been improved by mixing different types of flour, which increases the nutritional value and improves the quality of the final product. This study evaluates the possibility of making a cake by incorporating wheat flour with quinoa and okra flour. Moreover, basil gum is used to improve the gluten network. The cake samples were prepared with quinoa flour at two levels (15 and 30%), okra flour at two levels (0.8 and 0.16%) and basil gum at a level of 0.4%; finally, their physicochemical, rheological, SEM, and sensory properties were evaluated. Based on the results, adding quinoa and okra flour and basil gum increases the density and consistency of the batter. Hardness, springiness, chewiness, cohesiveness, and adhesiveness of the blend Q2B1R was improved. The granule structure of the quinoa flour cakes were affected, and the gluten network was not well formed as shown in the electron microscopy images. However, the gluten network was improved in the samples with 0.4% basil gum and 0.8% okra flour. By adding okra and quinoa, better specific volume, porosity, and moisture content was obtained. Sensory evaluation of the cakes indicated that the blend Q2B1R was scored close to the control sample.
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- Mahdi Shobeiri
- Student of PhD. of Department of Food Science & Technology, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Agricultural engineering research department, Khorasan Razavi agricultural and natural resources research education center, AREEO, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar, Iran
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Fatty Acid Composition of Pseudocereals and Seeds Used as Functional Food Ingredients. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:life13010217. [PMID: 36676166 PMCID: PMC9863612 DOI: 10.3390/life13010217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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In recent times, the popularity of seeds, other than cereals, in the diet has systematically grown. The fat contained in these products significantly affects their energy value as well as their biological and physicochemical properties, including their susceptibility to oxidation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the fat concentration and fatty acid (FA) composition of popular non-spice seeds used in food as a substitute for cereals or a functional additive. The research material consisted of thirteen groups of seeds derived from the following plants: amaranth, blue poppy, buckwheat, chia, flax, hemp, canihua, milk thistle, pumpkin, plantago, quinoa, sesame, and sunflower. The fat contents and fatty acid profiles differed significantly between the tested products and were dependent on the plant species. In all products, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs, 40-80% of total FAs) dominated. Linoleic acid was the main FAs in most tested seeds. The exceptions were chia and flax seeds, which were characterized by very high contents of α-linolenic acid, respectively, 62.0 and 51.4% of the total FAs. The share of monounsaturated FAs (mainly oleic acid) in the total FAs content was between 6 and 40%. All tested seeds (especially flax, chia, and hemp) have favorable values for their indexes of atherogenicity and thrombogenicity as well as the hypocholesterolemic/hypercholesterolemic ratio.
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Endogenous protein and lipid facilitate the digestion process of starch in cooked quinoa flours. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Xuefen D, Wei X, Wang B, Xiaolin Z, Xian W, Jincheng L. Genome-wide identification and expression pattern analysis of quinoa BBX family. PeerJ 2022; 10:e14463. [PMID: 36523472 PMCID: PMC9745916 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BBX is a transcription factor encoding zinc finger protein that plays a key role in plant growth and development as well as in responding to abiotic stresses. However, in quinoa, which is known as a "super grain" and has extremely high nutritional value, this gene family has not yet been thoroughly studied. In this study, in order to fully understand the family function of the BBX in quinoa, a total of 31 BBX members were identified by bioinformatics methods. These BBX members were mainly acidic proteins, and most of their secondary structures were random coil s, 31 CqBBX members were unevenly distributed on 17 chromosomes, and the analysis of replication events found that quinoa BBX genes produced a total of 14 pairs of gene replication. The BBX genes were divided into five subfamilies according to phylogenetics, and its gene structure and conserved motif were basically consistent with the classification of its phylogenetic tree. In addition, a total of 43 light response elements, hormone response elements, tissue-specific expression response elements, and abiotic stress response elements were found in the promoter region, involving stress elements such as drought and low temperature. Finally, the expression patterns of CqBBX genes in different tissues and abiotic stresses were studied by combining transcriptome data and qRT-PCR , and all 13 genes responded to drought, salt, and low-temperature stress to varying degrees. This study is the first comprehensive study of the BBX family of quinoa, and its results provide important clues for further analysis of the function of the abiotic stress response.
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- Du Xuefen
- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Agricultural University, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Agricultural University, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Agricultural University, College of Agronomy, Gansu, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Agricultural University, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Agricultural University, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Agricultural University, College of Agronomy, Gansu, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Agricultural University, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Agricultural University, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, China
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Duarte B, Goessling JW, Fonseca VF, Jacobsen SE, Matos AR. Quinoa variety identification based on fatty acid composition and multivariate chemometrics approaches. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Effects of Dietary Quinoa Seeds on Cecal Microorganisms and Muscle Fatty Acids of Female Luhua Chickens. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12233334. [PMID: 36496855 PMCID: PMC9739921 DOI: 10.3390/ani12233334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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To study the effects of adding quinoa seed (raw grain) to the diet of the Luhua chicken on the cecal microorganism abundance and fatty acid composition of muscle, 120 49-day-old healthy female dewormed Luhua chickens (body weight 1476.21 ± 101.39 g) were randomly divided into 4 groups, with 3 replicates in each group and 10 chickens in each repetition. The control group (CK group) was fed a basal diet and the experimental groups were fed with 4% (Q4), 8% (Q8), and 12% (Q12) quinoa seed (raw grain) added to the basal diet for 75 days. After 121 days of age, the animals were slaughtered and the 16S rRNA characteristics of cecal flora, as well as composition and content of fatty acids in muscle, were determined and analyzed. The content of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6n3; DHA) and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) in the breast and leg muscles significantly increased in the experimental groups supplemented with quinoa seeds (p < 0.05). However, the content of saturated fatty acids (SAFs) and ratio of n-6/n-3 in breast muscle and leg muscle significantly decreased (p < 0.05). In addition, adding a certain percentage of quinoa seeds in the diet can also affect the community composition and content of microorganisms in the ceca of Luhua chickens. At the phylum level, the Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Synergistetes and Melainabacteria in experimental groups (Q4, Q8 and Q12) were significantly lower than those in the CK group (p < 0.05). At the genus level, Desulfovibrio, Synergistes, Olsenella, Parabacteroides, Mailhella, Sutterella and Ruminiclostridiu in group Q4 were significantly lower than those in group CK (p < 0.05) while Faecalibacterium in Q8 group, and Lawsonia and Faecalibacterium in Q12 group were significantly higher than those in the CK group (p < 0.05). Enrichment analysis of the microbial function showed that compared with the CK group, Metabolism and Enzyme Families were significantly enriched in the Q4 group (p < 0.05). Cellular Processes and Signaling were significantly enriched in the Q8 group (p < 0.05). The association analysis of fatty acids with microorganisms showed that the abundance of Faecalibacterium, Lawsonia and Meagmonas was significantly correlated with partial SFAs and UFAs (p < 0.05). In conclusion, adding quinoa seeds to diets significantly increased the content of muscle DHA, UFAs and n-3 PUFAs. The content of SAFs and the n-6/n-3 ratio were significantly reduced. Taken together, quinoa can effectively improve the cecal microbiota structure, inhibit the number of harmful bacteria and increase the number of beneficial bacteria, regulating the intestinal environment and promoting the body health of female Luhua chickens.
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Zahoor S, Naz R, Keyani R, Roberts TH, Hassan MN, Yasmin H, Nosheen A, Farman S. Rhizosphere bacteria associated with Chenopodium quinoa promote resistance to Alternaria alternata in tomato. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19027. [PMID: 36347914 PMCID: PMC9643462 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21857-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Microorganisms can interact with plants to promote plant growth and act as biocontrol agents. Associations with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) enhance agricultural productivity by improving plant nutrition and enhancing protection from pathogens. Microbial applications can be an ideal substitute for pesticides or fungicides, which can pollute the environment and reduce biological diversity. In this study, we isolated 68 bacterial strains from the root-adhering soil of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) seedlings. Bacterial strains exhibited several PGPR activities in vitro, including nutrient solubilization, production of lytic enzymes (cellulase, pectinase and amylase) and siderophore synthesis. These bacteria were further found to suppress the mycelial growth of the fungal pathogen Alternaria alternata. Nine bacterial strains were selected with substantial antagonistic activity and plant growth-promotion potential. These strains were identified based on their 16S rRNA gene sequences and selected for in planta experiments with tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) to estimate their growth-promotion and disease-suppression activity. Among the selected strains, B. licheniformis and B. pumilus most effectively promoted tomato plant growth, decreased disease severity caused by A. alternata infection by enhancing the activities of antioxidant defense enzymes and contributed to induced systemic resistance. This investigation provides evidence for the effectiveness and viability of PGPR application, particularly of B. licheniformis and B. pumilus in tomato, to promote plant growth and induce systemic resistance, making these bacteria promising candidates for biofertilizers and biocontrol agents.
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- Sidra Zahoor
- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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Nalbandian E, Pietrysiak E, Murphy KM, Ganjyal GM. Different breeding lines of quinoa significantly influence the quality of baked cookies and cooked grains. J Food Sci 2022; 87:5225-5239. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- School of Food Science Washington State University Pullman Washington USA
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- Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Washington State University Pullman Washington USA
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- School of Food Science Washington State University Pullman Washington USA
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Estivi L, Pellegrino L, Hogenboom JA, Brandolini A, Hidalgo A. Antioxidants of Amaranth, Quinoa and Buckwheat Wholemeals and Heat-Damage Development in Pseudocereal-Enriched Einkorn Water Biscuits. Molecules 2022; 27:7541. [PMID: 36364365 PMCID: PMC9654256 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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A viable approach to improve the nutritional quality of cereal-based foods is their enrichment with pseudocereals. The aim of this research was to evaluate the antioxidant properties of amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat, and the heat damage of water biscuits (WB) produced from either wholemeal or refined flour of einkorn and enriched with 50% buckwheat, amaranth or quinoa wholemeal. Buckwheat had the highest tocols content (86.2 mg/kg), and einkorn the most carotenoids (5.6 mg/kg). Conjugated phenolics concentration was highest in buckwheat (230.2 mg/kg) and quinoa (218.6 mg/kg), while bound phenolics content was greatest in einkorn (712.5 mg/kg) and bread wheat (675.7 mg/kg). The all-wholemeal WB had greater heat damage than those containing refined flour (furosine: 251.5 vs. 235.8 mg/100 g protein; glucosylisomaltol: 1.0 vs. 0.6 mg/kg DM; hydroxymethylfurfural: 4.3 vs. 2.8 mg/kg DM; furfural: 8.6 vs. 4.8 mg/kg DM). The 100% bread wheat and einkorn wholemeal WB showed greater heat damage than the WB with pseudocereals (furfural, 9.2 vs. 5.1 mg/kg; glucosylisomaltol 1.1 vs. 0.7 mg/kg). Despite a superior lysine loss, the amino-acid profile of the pseudocereals-enriched WB remained more balanced compared to that of the wheats WB.
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- Lorenzo Estivi
- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e L’analisi Dell’economia Agraria–Centro di Ricerca Zootecnia e Acquacoltura (CREA-ZA), Viale Piacenza 29, 26900 Lodi, Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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Huang R, Huang K, Guan X, Zhang J, Zhang P. Incorporation of defatted quinoa flour affects in vitro starch digestion, cooking and rheological properties of wheat noodles. J Cereal Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Yang F, Guo T, Zhou Y, Han S, Sun S, Luo F. Biological functions of active ingredients in quinoa bran: Advance and prospective. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:4101-4115. [PMID: 36315046 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2139219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Quinoa is known to be a rich source of nutrients and bioactive components. Quinoa bran, used mainly as animal feed in processing by-products, is also a potential source of bioactive ingredients being conducive to human health. The importance of nutrition and function of quinoa seed has been discussed in many studies, but the bioactive properties of quinoa bran often are overlooked. This review systemically summarized the progress in bioactive components, extraction, and functional investigations of quinoa bran. It suggests that chemically assisted electronic fractionation could be used to extract albumin from quinoa bran. Ultrasound-assisted extraction method is a very useful method for extracting phenolic acids, triterpene saponins, and flavonoids from quinoa bran. Based on in vitro and in vivo studies for biological activities, quinoa bran extract exhibits a wide range of beneficial properties, including anti-oxidant, anti-diabetes, anti-inflammation, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer functions. However, human experiments and action mechanisms need to investigate. Further exploring quinoa bran will promote its applications in functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and poultry feed in the future.
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- Feiyan Yang
- National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, National Research Center of Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Huan X, Li L, Liu Y, Kong Z, Liu Y, Wang Q, Liu J, Zhang P, Guo Y, Qin P. Integrating transcriptomics and metabolomics to analyze quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) responses to drought stress and rewatering. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:988861. [PMID: 36388589 PMCID: PMC9645111 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.988861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The crop production of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.), the only plant meeting basic human nutritional requirements, is affected by drought stress. To better understand the drought tolerance mechanism of quinoa, we screened the drought-tolerant quinoa genotype "Dianli 129" and studied the seedling leaves of the drought-tolerant quinoa genotype after drought and rewatering treatments using transcriptomics and targeted metabolomics. Drought-treatment, drought control, rewatering-treated, and rewatered control were named as DR, DC, RW, and RC, respectively. Among four comparison groups, DC vs. DR, RC vs. RW, RW vs. DR, and RC vs. DC, we identified 10,292, 2,307, 12,368, and 3 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and 215, 192, 132, and 19 differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs), respectively. A total of 38,670 genes and 142 pathways were annotated. The results of transcriptome and metabolome association analysis showed that gene-LOC110713661 and gene-LOC110738152 may be the key genes for drought tolerance in quinoa. Some metabolites accumulated in quinoa leaves in response to drought stress, and the plants recovered after rewatering. DEGs and DEMs participate in starch and sucrose metabolism and flavonoid biosynthesis, which are vital for improving drought tolerance in quinoa. Drought tolerance of quinoa was correlated with gene expression differences, metabolite accumulation and good recovery after rewatering. These findings improve our understanding of drought and rewatering responses in quinoa and have implications for the breeding of new drought-tolerance varieties while providing a theoretical basis for drought-tolerance varieties identification.
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- Xiuju Huan
- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Baoshan College, Baoshan, China
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- Graduate Office, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Hlásná Cepková P, Dostalíková L, Viehmannová I, Jágr M, Janovská D. Diversity of quinoa genetic resources for sustainable production: A survey on nutritive characteristics as influenced by environmental conditions. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.960159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Environmental extremes and climatic variability have enhanced the changes in numerous plant stressors. Researchers have been working to improve “major” crops for several decades to make them more adaptable and tolerant to environmental stresses. However, neglected and underutilized crop species that have the potential to ensure food and nutritional security for the ever-growing global population have received little or no research attention. Quinoa is one of these crops. It is a pseudocereal, considered a rich and balanced food resource due to its protein content and protein quality, high mineral content, and health benefits. This review provides currently available information on the genetic resources of quinoa and their quality in terms of variability of economically important traits such as yield, and the content of bioactive compounds, such as protein and amino acid composition. The influence of variety and environmental conditions on selected traits is also discussed. The various types of nutrients present in the different varieties form the basis and are key for future breeding efforts and for efficient, healthy, and sustainable food production.
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