Effect of fermentation on phytic acid and in vitro availability of calcium and iron of ‘Doli ki roti'—an indigenously fermented Indian bread

Bhatia, Anshu; Khetarpaul, Neelam

doi:10.1080/03670244.2002.9991685

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“…Good quality wheat breads with high nutritional characteristics and higher acceptability have been produced in Egypt by supplementing wheat fl our with 4% fenugreek fl our (Bakr, 1997). Bhatia and Khetrapaul (2002) recorded a signifi cant (P < 0.05) reduction in phytic acid levels and a simultaneous in vitro increase in calcium and iron content in fenugreek supplemented Indian bread with higher temperature and longer duration of the fermentation process. In another study, Sharma and Chauhan (2000) reported that supplementing wheat fl our with ground debittered fenugreek improves the physicochemical, nutritional and rheological properties of wheat dough.…”

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Fenugreek, an Alternative Crop for Semiarid Regions of North America

2008

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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum‐graecum L.) is extensively used as a spice in India and the Mediterranean region and is known to possess a number of medicinal properties. Steroidal sapogenins and mucilaginous fibers present in the seed and leaves of this legume plant contribute to anti‐diabetic and hypocholesterolaemic properties attributed to the plant. In recent years selected genotypes of this species have formed a niche crop that produces high yields of bloat‐free forage that can increase both beef and milk production in semiarid regions of western Canada. Fenugreek genotypes tested in western Canada have demonstrated genetic variability for biomass production and nutraceutical properties indicating that there is much potential for enhancing the properties desired by agricultural and nutraceutical industries in this region. This paper reviews the history, culture and documented medicinal, agronomic and environmental value of fenugreek as well as discusses future potential of this crop for use in semiarid regions of North America.

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