Evaluation of Calligonum azel Maire, a North African desert plant, for its nutritional potential as a sustainable food and feed

Bannour, Marwa; Lachenmeier, Dirk W.; Straub, Irene; Kohl-Himmelseher, Matthias; Khadhri, Ayda; Aschi‐Smiti, Samira; Kuballa, Thomas; Belgacem, Hanchi

doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2016.09.004

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“…Due to the impossibility to identify the compound with the methodology used, a GC-MS identification was performed. Nonadecane was the compound present, being also identified in other plants with similar characteristics such as Calligonum azel Maire (Bannour et al, 2016).…”

Section: Fatty Acids Profilementioning

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The phytochemical and bioactivity profiles of wild Calluna vulgaris L. flowers

Rodrigues

Moreira

Pinto

et al. 2018

Food Research International

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The nutritional composition of Calluna vulgaris flowers as well as the phytochemical profile, antioxidant (DPPH and FRAP assays), antimicrobial and cytotoxic (in human immortalized non-tumorigenic keratinocyte and fibroblasts) activities of aqueous, hydroalcoholic and ethanolic extracts were evaluated. A high content of fiber and carbohydrates (75%) and the prevalence of α-tocopherol as vitamer deserves attention. Linolenic (35%), linoleic (27%) and palmitic (21%) acids were the most abundant fatty acids. Qualitative and quantitative analysis by LC-MS and NMR indicated high levels of quercetin, kaempferol and myricetin derivatives as well as procyanidins. The hydro-alcoholic extract displayed the highest antioxidant activity and total phenolics (TPC) and flavonoid contents (TFC). No adverse effects on cells were observed until a concentration of 100 μg/mL and a good antimicrobial activity was reported against S. epidermidis and S. aureus with the hydro-alcoholic extract. The data obtained demonstrated that wild plants like heather, although not being a common nutritional reference, can be used in an alimentary base as a source of bioactive compounds, namely antioxidants.

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Section: Fatty Acids Profilementioning

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The phytochemical and bioactivity profiles of wild Calluna vulgaris L. flowers

Rodrigues

Moreira

Pinto

et al. 2018

Food Research International

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“…The Calligonum genus (North African Sahara) is known for feeding purposes [61]. Bannour et al [56] reported that Calligonum azel Maire flowers are protein-rich (Table 2). The authors concluded that this plant can be used as a food ingredient.…”

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Insects, Plants, and Microorganisms from Dry Lands as Novel Sources of Proteins and Peptides for Human Consumption

Ramírez-Guzmán,

Torres-León,

Aguillón-Gutiérrez

et al. 2023

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Protein malnutrition is present in developing countries but also in developed ones due to actual eating habits involving insufficient protein intake. In addition to this, it is estimated by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations that the world’s population will increase to 9.1 billion people in less than 30 years. This poses a significant challenge in terms of nourishing the population. Different strategies have been proposed to address this challenge, including exploring novel protein sources such as plants. For instance, Prosopis alba pods have an 85.5% protein content. Other examples are microorganisms, such as Halobacillus adaensis which produces 571 U/mL of protease, and insects such as those belonging to the Orthoptera order, like grasshoppers, which have a protein content of 65.96%. These sources have been found in dry lands and are being explored to address this challenge.

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“…The Calligonum genus (North African Sahara) is known for feeding purposes (Bewal et al, 2008). Bannour et al (2016) reported that Calligonum azel Maire flowers are high protein (Table 2). The authors conclude that this plant can be used as a food ingredient.…”

Section: Plants From Arid Zones As a Source Of Protein For Human Cons...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Insects, Plants and Microorganisms from dry LANDS as Novel Sources of Proteins and Peptides for Human Consumption

Ramírez-Guzmán,

Torres-León,

Aguillón-Gutierrez

et al. 2023

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Protein malnutrition is present in developing countries but also in developed ones, due by the actual eating habits with insufficient protein intake, in addition to this it is estimated by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations an increase of world population of 9.1 billion people in less those 30 years, posing the challenge of nourish the mankind. There are different strategies to afford this challenge, one of the most promising ones is to approach novel protein sources like plants, microorganisms, and insects from dry lands.

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Evaluation of Calligonum azel Maire, a North African desert plant, for its nutritional potential as a sustainable food and feed

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

The phytochemical and bioactivity profiles of wild Calluna vulgaris L. flowers

The phytochemical and bioactivity profiles of wild Calluna vulgaris L. flowers

Insects, Plants, and Microorganisms from Dry Lands as Novel Sources of Proteins and Peptides for Human Consumption

Insects, Plants and Microorganisms from dry LANDS as Novel Sources of Proteins and Peptides for Human Consumption

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