[PDF][PDF] Neglected and underutilized cultivated crops with respect to indigenous African leafy vegetables for food and nutrition security

S Imathiu - Journal of Food Security, 2021 - academia.edu
Many neglected and underutilized vegetable species such as indigenous African leafy
vegetables have been incorporated in human diets since time immemorial, especially in sub …

[HTML][HTML] Microbial-based biofortification to mitigate African micronutrients deficiency: A focus on plant-based fermentation as source of B-group vitamins

A Olanbiwoninu, A Greppi, T Awotundun, EA Adebayo… - Food Bioscience, 2023 - Elsevier
Micronutrient deficiency is a form of malnutrition responsible for different metabolic diseases,
widely shared among developing low-and middle-income African countries. While …

Indigenous fermented foods: Nutritional and safety aspects

CL Ramos, APP Bressani, NN Batista… - Current Opinion in Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
Indigenous fermented foods and beverages are important sources of nutrients for the
population, mainly in developing countries. These foods are made from various substrates …

[HTML][HTML] Fermentation's pivotal role in shaping the future of plant-based foods: An integrative review of fermentation processes and their impact on sensory and health …

N Abbaspour - Applied Food Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Given the environmental, ethical, and food security challenges posed by conventional
agriculture and animal husbandry, the transition towards sustainable food systems is …

Fermented Vegetables: Health Benefits, Defects, and Current Technological Solutions

X Tan, F Cui, D Wang, X Lv, X Li, J Li - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review summarizes current studies on fermented vegetables, analyzing the changes in
nutritional components during pickling, the health benefits of fermented vegetables, and …

Current state of knowledge on the potential and production of Cucurbita moschata (pumpkin) in Africa: A review

UH Gbemenou, V Ezin… - African Journal of Plant …, 2022 - academicjournals.org
Pumpkin has high nutritional value essential for food security. Despite many benefits, it still
considered an orphan crop in Africa. Very little information is available on the potential and …

The health benefits of fermented fruits and vegetables and their underlying mechanisms

L Liu, G Li, L Cui, R Cai, Y Yuan, Z Gao… - … Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Fermented fruits and vegetables are rich in phenolic compounds, minerals, and vitamins,
which have potential health benefits for the prevention of many diseases such as …

[HTML][HTML] Potentiality of Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) as a future resilient food: A systematic review

MSA Talucder, UB Ruba, MAS Robi - Journal of Agriculture and Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
Food security is still a significant challenge in developing and emerging countries, and
sustainable foods are currently in demand. Considering the significance of future smart and …

Can consumption of local micronutrient-and absorption enhancer-rich plant foods together with starchy staples improve bioavailable iron and zinc in diets of at-risk …

OY Adetola, JRN Taylor, KG Duodu - International Journal of Food …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Iron and zinc deficiencies remain prevalent in developing countries, often due to
monotonous starchy diets that are low in bioavailable minerals. This review addresses the …

Lactic Acid Fermentation Ameliorates Intrinsic Toxicants in Brassica campestris L. Leaves Harvested at Different Growth Stages

M Younis, S Akhtar, T Ismail, M Qamar, D Sattar… - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Brassica campestris (syn. Brassica rapa) is often known as mustard and is grown worldwide
owing to its health-promoting characteristics associated with the presence of nutrients and …