Exploring the potentials of underutilized grain amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) along the value chain for food and nutrition security: A review
| Autor: | Barbara Sturm, O.O. Ezekiel, O R Aderibigbe, Oliver Hensel, S O Owolade, Joseph Kudadam Korese |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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0303 health sciences
Food security Food industry 030309 nutrition & dietetics business.industry Amaranth 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences General Medicine Micronutrient medicine.disease 040401 food science Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Indigenous Agricultural economics 03 medical and health sciences chemistry.chemical_compound Malnutrition 0404 agricultural biotechnology chemistry medicine Business Optimal growth Value chain Food Science |
| Zdroj: | Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 62:656-669 |
| ISSN: | 1549-7852 1040-8398 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10408398.2020.1825323 |
| Popis: | The burden of malnutrition in Africa calls for deeper exploration of underutilized species which are rich in nutrients and have the potential to reduce food and nutrition insecurity. The common staple crops are not able to meet daily requirements for both macro- and micro-nutrients. In order to lessen this burden; protein, calorie and micronutrient deficiencies must be properly addressed for optimal growth and development to be attained. African indigenous underutilized vegetables can play a significant role in the food security of vulnerable groups like under-five children and women in both urban and rural settings. The potential of grain amaranth in meeting the nutrition needs of humans has remained a subject of interest in scientific research. Amaranth is considered one of the most commonly produced and consumed indigenous vegetables on the African continent with high nutritional potentials but yet to be fully exploited. This review therefore aims at discussing the current knowledge of the inherent potentials of grain amaranths, its current application in the food industry and proposes a framework for actions and partnerships required to scale up and improve amaranth value chain. |
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