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Progress in Research on Nutritional and Functional Components and Bioactivity of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.)

WEI Aichun1,2, YANG Xiushi2, YAO Yang2, LIU Hao2, QIN Peiyou2, ZHAO Degang1, LI Yi2, REN Guixing2,*   

  1. 1. College of Life Sciences, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China;
    2. Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
  • Online:2015-08-15 Published:2015-08-17

Abstract:

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.), having high nutritional value, is one of the most suitable foods for human
beings. Quinoa is rich in protein, vitamin B1, folic acid and minerals (Ca, Zn and Fe). It also contains polyphenol, flavonoid,
rutin, saponins and other bioactive ingredients. Because of these substances, quinoa has hyperglycemic, anti-oxidant,
hypocholesterolemic and anti-diabetic activities. This paper reviews the recent progress at home and abroad in research on
nutritional and functional components and bioactivity of quinoa.

Key words: quinoa, nutritional components, functional components, bioactivity

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