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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Nutritional composition, health benefits and its phytochemical screening of mother of all grains quinoa (Chenopodium Quinoa)
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Gopika R, Senthilkumar G, Karthy ES, Panneerselvam A
Abstract
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) was referred to the Incas as “the mother of all grains” and was believed to be sacred. It has been consumed in the form of food as well as medicine for the last 5000 years. Quinoa, a pseudo cereal, is recognized as one of the world’s healthiest foods due to its high nutritional value along with its potential to cater various health benefits. Being a good source of complete protein (contains all the nine essential amino acids), unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, fibre and antioxidants, it is considered as “superfood”. Quinoa also helps to reduce the risk of various diseases like cardiovascular diseases, type-2 diabetes, some cancer, high blood pressure and obesity. The main aim of this work was to evaluate the Phytochemicals, Minerals and Vitamins content in quinoa seeds. In addition to assess the willpower of the Nutritional composition and its potential Health benefits.
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Pages:645-649
How to cite this article:
Gopika R, Senthilkumar G, Karthy ES, Panneerselvam A "Nutritional composition, health benefits and its phytochemical screening of mother of all grains quinoa (<em>Chenopodium Quinoa</em>)". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 645-649
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