Seed and Plant Biochemistry
Description: This cluster of papers explores the nutritional value, functional potential, and health benefits of ancient Andean grains such as quinoa, buckwheat, and amaranth. It covers topics such as polyphenol composition, antioxidant activity, genetic diversity, drought stress responses, and the use of these grains as functional gluten-free ingredients. Additionally, it discusses the potential contribution of traditional leafy vegetables to human health.
Characteristic keywords: quinoa, Amaranthus, buckwheat, Amaranthus cruentus, Salvia hispanica, pseudocereals, Fagopyrum tataricum, Amaranthus hypochondriacus, quinoa flour, Amaranthus caudatus, amaranth flour, buckwheat flour, Amaranthus tricolor, grain amaranth, Andean crops, common buckwheat, quinoa varieties, amaranth seeds, Amaranthus dubius, gluten-free grains, chia flour, quinoa seeds, Fagopyrum, Chenopodium pallidicaule, quinoa production
Sibling topics: Probiotics and Fermented Foods, Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Proteins in Food Systems, Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology, Food Drying and Modeling, Fermentation and Sensory Analysis, Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety, Potato Plant Research, Culinary Culture and Tourism, Food Safety and Hygiene, Microencapsulation and Drying Processes, Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods, Agricultural and Biological Research, Polysaccharides Composition and Applications, Botanical Research and Applications, Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis, Food Quality and Safety Studies, Radiation Effects and Dosimetry, Food Supply Chain Traceability, Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability, Agricultural safety and regulations, Animal Diversity and Health Studies, Ziziphus Jujuba Studies and Applications, Mining and Industrial Processes, Melamine detection and toxicity, Food Industry and Aquatic Biology, Food, Nutrition, and Cultural Practices, Food and Agricultural Sciences, Nutrition, Health, and Society Studies, Agricultural and Food Production Studies, Advanced Scientific Research Methods
Parent subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
OpenAlex ID: T12403