ReviewFood chemistry: X2023
Amaranth and quinoa as potential nutraceuticals: A review of anti-nutritional factors, health benefits and their applications in food, medicinal and cosmetic sectors.
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38 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effect of Amaranth-Containing Dietary Intervention in Improving Hemoglobin Concentration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Public health reviews · 2024Pooled it
- From raw material to functional food: Effect of dry-heat treatment on whole quinoa flour structure and dough rheology, with in vivo hypoglycemic validation at the optimal temperature.Food chemistry: X · 2026Article
- Amaranth (Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Synthesis of chitosan-encapsulated mono- and di-metallic (Zn/Ca) MOFs to modulate seed quality and antioxidant defense in Chenopodium quinoa under salinity stress.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- North American and Andean Indigenous Plant-Based Foods and Their Contemporary Scientific Rationale for Health Improvement.Current developments in nutrition · 2026Article
- Protein Fraction and Derived Peptides fromInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Potassium Biofortification of Quinoa Microgreens: A Holistic Enhancement of Yield, Nutritional Components, and Bioactive Content.Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2026Article
- A Narrative Review on Pseudocereals and Cardiometabolic Health: Biological Mechanisms and Evidence from Human Studies.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Exploring grain amaranth germplasm potential as a source of breeding nutritious leafy greens: insights from nutritional profiling, genetic and multivariate analysis.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Are Alternative Crops Needed for Future Sustainable Food Production?Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Quinoa Improves Glucose Metabolism and Fluctuation Based on β-Cell Function in Early-Stage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Study.International journal of general medicine · 2026Article
- Multifunctional Edible Amaranths: A Review of Nutritional Benefits, Anti-Nutritional Factors, and Potential in Sustainable Food Systems.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Dry Fractionation in the Production of Andean Grain Protein Concentrates: Future Trends in Food Sustainability.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Amaranth as an opportunity crop in Africa: drought-nutrient interactions and breeding perspectives for climate resilience.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Development of Cereal Bars Enriched with Andean Grains and Patagonian Calafate (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Maize Toast Enriched with Quelite Flour (Amaranthus hybridus) as an Alternative for Malnutrition in a Mouse Model.Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2025Article
- Nutritional and Bioactive Characterization ofFood science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Potential of Andean Grains as Substitutes for Animal Proteins in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: A Nutritional and Functional Analysis.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Ancient Grains as Functional Foods: Integrating Traditional Knowledge with Contemporary Nutritional Science.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Alginate/k-Carrageenan Interpenetrated Biopolymeric Aerogels for Nutraceutical Drug Delivery.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Amaranth and quinoa are small-seeded grains with high nutritional and phytochemical profiles that promote numerous health benefits and offer protection against various chronic ailments including hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disorders. They are classified as pseudocereals and possess significant nutritional benefits due to their abundance of proteins, lipids, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Moreover, they exhibit an exceptional balance of essential amino acids. Despite having several health benefits, these grains have lost their popularity due to their coarse nature and are neglected in developed countries. Research and development activities are growing to explore these underutilized crops, characterizing and valorizing them for food applications. In this context, this review highlights the latest advancements in use of amaranth and quinoa as nutraceutical and functional foods, covering their bioactive substances, anti-nutritional factors, processing techniques, health benefits, and applications. This information will be valuable for planning novel research for efficient use of these neglected grains.
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