Pseudocereals dietary fiber. Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effect
Amaranth (Amaranthus), buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), and quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) crops have limited production and agro-industrial development both in Argentina and globally. As the demand for functional ingredients and foods grows, developing products from these pseudocereals could offe...
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Amaranth (Amaranthus), buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), and quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) crops have limited production and agro-industrial development both in Argentina and globally. As the demand for functional ingredients and foods grows, developing products from these pseudocereals could offer substantial economic benefits. This study aims to analyze the dietary fiber content and composition of amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat, and to investigate the relationship between dietary fiber structure and its potential prebiotic effects. Gaining insights into these aspects would provide valuable information for developing foods based on these pseudocereals and could enhance their future applications in the food industry.
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• Pseudocereals have TDF levels similar to wheat, with varying fiber compositions.
• Amaranth and quinoa have high IDF/SDF ratios, close to the ideal 3:1 balance.
• Studies reveal pseudocereal fiber boosts beneficial microbes and SCFA production.
• Pseudocereals offer evidenced prebiotic benefits but need more research for validation.
• Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat are promising functional food ingredients.
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| spelling | doaj-art-5dff7c0ca1664d2fab473adf3fa8633b2025-08-20T02:50:56ZengFacultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Universidad Nacional de CuyoRevista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias0370-46611853-86652024-12-0156210.48162/rev.39.146Pseudocereals dietary fiber. Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effectDeborah D´ amaro0Adriana Scilingo1Ana Clara Sabbione2Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Calle 47 y 115. La Plata. Buenos Aires. Argentina.Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA-CONICET-CIC-UNLP). Calle 47 y 116. La Plata. Buenos Aires. Argentina.Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA-CONICET-CIC-UNLP). Calle 47 y 116. La Plata. Buenos Aires. Argentina. Amaranth (Amaranthus), buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), and quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) crops have limited production and agro-industrial development both in Argentina and globally. As the demand for functional ingredients and foods grows, developing products from these pseudocereals could offer substantial economic benefits. This study aims to analyze the dietary fiber content and composition of amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat, and to investigate the relationship between dietary fiber structure and its potential prebiotic effects. Gaining insights into these aspects would provide valuable information for developing foods based on these pseudocereals and could enhance their future applications in the food industry. Highlights: • Pseudocereals have TDF levels similar to wheat, with varying fiber compositions. • Amaranth and quinoa have high IDF/SDF ratios, close to the ideal 3:1 balance. • Studies reveal pseudocereal fiber boosts beneficial microbes and SCFA production. • Pseudocereals offer evidenced prebiotic benefits but need more research for validation. • Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat are promising functional food ingredients. https://revistas.uncu.edu.ar/ojs3/index.php/RFCA/article/view/7674PseudocerealsDietary FiberPrebiotic EffectMicrobiota |
| spellingShingle | Deborah D´ amaro Adriana Scilingo Ana Clara Sabbione Pseudocereals dietary fiber. Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effect Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias Pseudocereals Dietary Fiber Prebiotic Effect Microbiota |
| title | Pseudocereals dietary fiber. Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effect |
| title_full | Pseudocereals dietary fiber. Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effect |
| title_fullStr | Pseudocereals dietary fiber. Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effect |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pseudocereals dietary fiber. Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effect |
| title_short | Pseudocereals dietary fiber. Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effect |
| title_sort | pseudocereals dietary fiber amaranth quinoa and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effect |
| topic | Pseudocereals Dietary Fiber Prebiotic Effect Microbiota |
| url | https://revistas.uncu.edu.ar/ojs3/index.php/RFCA/article/view/7674 |
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