Nutraceutical and functional food market are one of the fastest-growing food segments in the
newer food product development category. In the recent past, focus of beverage industry has …

Polyphenols are plant metabolites with potent anti-oxidant properties, which help to reduce
the effects of oxidative stress-induced dreaded diseases. The evidence demonstrated that …

Background Germination has been widely employed to produce germinated edible seeds
and sprouts for consumption in our daily life. Through simple germination procedures, many …

The seeds and sprouts of mung bean are very common cruise in Asia. Evidence showed
that bioactive compounds in mung bean have emerged as an increasing scientific interest …

Plant-based foods gain more importance since they play a key role in sustainable, low-meat
and healthy diets. In developing countries, these food products, especially legumes and …

Over the past years, the shift toward plant‐based foods has largely increased the global
awareness of the nutritional importance of legumes (common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) …

Future dietary protein demand will focus more on plant-based sources than animal-based
products. In this scenario, legumes and pulses (lentils, beans, chickpeas, etc.) can play a …

As Mexico is located within Mesoamerica, it is considered the site where the bean plant
originated and where it was domesticated. Beans have been an integral part of the Mexican …

Highlights•Dietary fiber, resistant starch and protein are valuable compounds from
beans.•Slowly digestible starch contributes to the low glycemic index of beans.•Beans …

The use of bio-stimulants in agriculture has emerged as a promising strategy to improve
crop growth and yield. One type of bio-stimulant that has gained attention is microalgae …