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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Nutritional and Phytochemical Insights into Quinoa: The Ancient Grain with Modern Health Benefits
Authors
Dr. R Gopika, Haseena Begum, S Ramya, S Loganayaki
Abstract

Quinoa is crop developed regularly as an oat feast. Concerning the most fundamental supplements, it is viewed as the world’s perhaps the most popular wellbeing nourishments. Quinoa has over the top nutritive esteem and can acquire food security around the world. The 2013th year was considered as “The International Year of the Quinoa”. Quinoa helps to reduce the risk of various diseases like cardiovascular diseases, type-2 diabetes some cancer, high blood pressure, obesity and is additionally a good option for people who are allergic to certain food groups. Quinoa is also a rich source of functional ingredients, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and active peptides, which has increased the application prospects of this cereal and its products in food and pharmaceutical industries.

Major phytoconstituents in the quinoa seed powder were tested according to standard methods. Minerals and Vitamins were analysed with an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. A large number of minerals found in quinoa seeds powder had the content of Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium, Manganese, and Vanadium. Incorporation of quinoa in our diet not only increases the nutritive value alternatively will also minimize the risk of various health illness like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, etc. Use of quinoa represents a promising region of research as its use in our daily diet can enhance the consumption of certain essential nutrients and phytochemicals which caters important health benefits.
Pages:27-34
How to cite this article:
Dr. R Gopika, Haseena Begum, S Ramya, S Loganayaki "Nutritional and Phytochemical Insights into Quinoa: The Ancient Grain with Modern Health Benefits". International Journal of Advanced Educational Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 27-34
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