Lactic acid fermentation of cereals and pseudocereals: Ancient nutritional biotechnologies with modern applications

P Petrova, K Petrov - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Grains are a substantial source of macronutrients and energy for humans. Lactic acid (LA)
fermentation is the oldest and most popular way to improve the functionality, nutritional …

Green strength: The role of micronutrients in plant-based diets for athletic performance enhancement

A Ayaz, W Zaman, Z Radák, Y Gu - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
This review examines the correlation between plant-based diets and athletic performance,
with a specific emphasis on the vital aspect of optimizing micronutrients for athletes. In light …

Cleome gynandra: A wonder climate-smart plant for nutritional security for millions in semi-arid areas

CV Mashamaite, A Manyevere… - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Spider plant (Cleome gynandra) is predominantly used as a traditional leafy vegetable
throughout Africa and is considered a rich natural source of essential nutrients such as …

Comparative study of chemical composition, pasting, thermal and functional properties of teff (Eragrostis tef) flours grown in Ethiopia and South Africa

ST Alemneh, SA Emire, B Hitzmann… - International journal of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The present study compared whole grain teff flours grown in Ethiopia (ETF) and South Africa
(STF) for their chemical composition (proximate, mineral, and amino acid) and pasting …

Empirical review on the use dynamics and economics of teff in Ethiopia

E Tadele, T Hibistu - Agriculture & food security, 2021 - Springer
Background Teff is a warm-season cereal crop and the tiniest grain on the planet. It is one of
the underutilized crops that can contribute to food security and crop diversification. It is …

Spatial production distribution, economic viability and value chain features of teff in Ethiopia: Systematic review

E Tadele, T Hibistu - Cogent Economics & Finance, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Teff is the most preferred and most commercialized cereal crop in Ethiopia. it's one of the
underutilized crops. It's nutrient-dense and well-suited to Ethiopia's growing conditions, but …

Health risk assessments of selected trace elements and factors associated with their levels in human breast milk from Pretoria, South Africa

JO Olowoyo, LR Macheka, PM Mametja - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
While breast milk is the recommended food for infants up to at least six months, exogenously
derived compounds such as trace elements have been widely reported in human milk which …

Elemental composition of teff (a gluten-free grain), maize and wheat: Staple crops in the Main Ethiopian Rift Valley

S Nyachoti, S Adebayo, TR Godebo - Journal of Food Composition and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Teff, maize, and wheat are the major cereals grown in volcanic ash-rich soils of the Main
Ethiopian Rift (MER) Valley. Teff is a gluten-free cereal native to Ethiopia, used for making a …

Contributions of African crops to American culture and beyond: the slave trade and other journeys of resilient peoples and crops

EC Sousa, MN Raizada - Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2020 - frontiersin.org
There is a general unawareness of food crops indigenous to the African continent that have
contributed to Western culture. This under-appreciation is particularly relevant in the current …

Contents of metal (loid) s in a Traditional Ethiopian Flat Bread (Injera), dietary intake, and health risk assessment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

D Woldetsadik, EJ Llorent-Martínez… - … Trace Element Research, 2020 - Springer
The traditional Ethiopian flat bread, injera, is a regular component of daily diets in Ethiopia
and Eritrea. This bread is also popular among urban refugees particularly Eritreans in Addis …