The impact of different agroecological conditions on the nutritional composition of quinoa seeds.

ABSTRACT: Quinoa cultivation has been expanded around the world in the last decade and is considered an exceptional crop with the potential of contributing to food security worldwide. The exceptional nutritional value of quinoa seeds relies on their high protein content, their amino acid profile that includes a good balance of essential amino acids, the mineral composition and the presence of antioxidants and other important nutrients such as fiber or vitamins. Although several studies have pointed to the influence of different environmental stresses in certain nutritional components little attention has been paid to the effect of the agroecological context on the nutritional properties of the seeds what may strongly impact on the consumer food's quality. Thus, aiming to evaluate the effect of the a

SUBMITTER: Reguera M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5857176 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature