Sorghum as source of functional compounds and their importance in human nutrition

  • Daniela Ionela Istrati University “Dunărea de Jos” of Galati, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering
  • Oana Emilia Constantin University “Dunărea de Jos” of Galati, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering
  • Camelia Vizireanu Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering
  • Rodica Dinică University “Dunărea de Jos” of Galati, Faculty of Science and Environment
  • Bianca Furdui University “Dunărea de Jos” of Galati, Faculty of Science and Environment
Keywords: functional foods, health, nutrients, fibers, antioxidants

Abstract

Due to the progress made in preventive medicine, it has been possible to highlight the key role of nutrition in the prevention of diseases, especially those related to diet. The general concern for the development of functional foods has generated the need to study and use new food ingredients involved in maintaining and improving the health condition. Sorghum is one of the most important grain considering the cultivated land areas and global production. Also, sorghum is a gluten-free grain and a rich source of nutrients and biologically active compounds. In this context, sorghum has a huge potential for its exploitation and development of healthy and functional food products. Therefore, this review summarizes the information regarding the concept of the functional food, as well as the role of functional compounds which are found in food products, especially in sorghum grains, and beneficial effects on human health.

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Published
2019-11-15
How to Cite
Istrati, Daniela Ionela, Oana Emilia Constantin, Camelia Vizireanu, Rodica Dinică, and Bianca Furdui. 2019. “Sorghum As Source of Functional Compounds and Their Importance in Human Nutrition”. The Annals of the University Dunarea De Jos of Galati. Fascicle VI - Food Technology 43 (2), 189-205. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.35219/foodtechnology.2019.2.13.
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