Nutritional and functional perspectives of pseudocereals

Nandan, Alisha; Koirala, Pankaj; Dutt Tripathi, Abhishek; Vikranta, Urvashi; Shah, Kartik; Gupta, Abhishek J.; Agarwal, Aparna; Nirmal, Nilesh

doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139072

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“…Furthermore, an increase in polyunsaturated fatty acids and a decrease in saturated fatty acids has been reported in various sprouted grains [ 35 ]. Germination can also affect seed micronutrients; increases in β-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin B contents [ 31 , 36 ] and in the enhanced bioavailability of Zn, Cu, Mn, and Fe have been reported for germinated seeds [ 36 ]. For a more detailed review on the impact of germination on these nutrients, the reader is directed to a recent review by Gunathunga et al [ 32 ].…”

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Effect of Germination on Seed Protein Quality and Secondary Metabolites and Potential Modulation by Pulsed Electric Field Treatment

Bagarinao,

King,

Leong

et al. 2024

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Plant-based foods are being increasingly favored to feed the ever-growing population, but these need to exhibit improved nutritional value in terms of protein quality and digestibility to be considered a useful alternative to animal-based foods. Germination is essential for plant growth and represents a viable method through which the protein quality of plants can be further improved. However, it will be a challenge to maintain efficient rates of germination in a changing climate when seeds are sown. In the context of the indoor germination of seeds for food, consumption, or processing purposes, a more efficient and sustainable process is desired. Therefore, novel techniques to facilitate seed germination are required. Pulsed electric fields (PEF) treatment of seeds results in the permeabilization of the cell membrane, allowing water to be taken up more quickly and triggering biochemical changes to the macromolecules in the seed during germination. Therefore, PEF could be a chemical-free approach to induce a stress response in seeds, leading to the production of secondary metabolites known to exert beneficial effects on human health. However, this application of PEF, though promising, requires further research to optimize its impact on the protein and bioactive compounds in germinating seeds.

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