Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata leaves: a nutritious and economically promising staple food in the Baiku Yao community in China
The Baiku Yao community in China has traditionally used the Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuate (LPA) leaves as a staple food source, diverging from the common reliance on grains and plant roots worldwide. This study comprehensively analyzes LPA’s nutritional composition and local usage practices thr...
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| description | The Baiku Yao community in China has traditionally used the Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuate (LPA) leaves as a staple food source, diverging from the common reliance on grains and plant roots worldwide. This study comprehensively analyzes LPA’s nutritional composition and local usage practices through field observations and laboratory testing. Our results show that LPA contains significant levels of starch, protein, and dietary fiber and is rich in trace elements, vitamin E, and flavonoids. These findings not only support the community’s traditional knowledge of LPA as a valuable food and feed source but also highlight its potential as a sustainable and innovative ingredient for new food and feed products. By filling a gap in our scientific understanding of LPA, this study may contribute to developing novel and eco-friendly agricultural practices and promote regional economic growth. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-017b9b25680e4f7689fc706f2c6687622023-05-18T08:15:15ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nutrition2296-861X2023-05-011010.3389/fnut.2023.11933281193328Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata leaves: a nutritious and economically promising staple food in the Baiku Yao community in ChinaBinsheng Luo0You Nong1Renchuan Hu2Lushan Botanical Garden, Jiangxi Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lushan, ChinaGuangxi Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Quality Standards, Guangxi Institute of Traditional Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanning, ChinaGuangxi Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Quality Standards, Guangxi Institute of Traditional Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanning, ChinaThe Baiku Yao community in China has traditionally used the Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuate (LPA) leaves as a staple food source, diverging from the common reliance on grains and plant roots worldwide. This study comprehensively analyzes LPA’s nutritional composition and local usage practices through field observations and laboratory testing. Our results show that LPA contains significant levels of starch, protein, and dietary fiber and is rich in trace elements, vitamin E, and flavonoids. These findings not only support the community’s traditional knowledge of LPA as a valuable food and feed source but also highlight its potential as a sustainable and innovative ingredient for new food and feed products. By filling a gap in our scientific understanding of LPA, this study may contribute to developing novel and eco-friendly agricultural practices and promote regional economic growth.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1193328/fullLindera pulcherrima var. attenuatanutritionethnobotanyfood plantBaiku Yao |
| spellingShingle | Binsheng Luo You Nong Renchuan Hu Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata leaves: a nutritious and economically promising staple food in the Baiku Yao community in China Frontiers in Nutrition Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata nutrition ethnobotany food plant Baiku Yao |
| title | Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata leaves: a nutritious and economically promising staple food in the Baiku Yao community in China |
| title_full | Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata leaves: a nutritious and economically promising staple food in the Baiku Yao community in China |
| title_fullStr | Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata leaves: a nutritious and economically promising staple food in the Baiku Yao community in China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata leaves: a nutritious and economically promising staple food in the Baiku Yao community in China |
| title_short | Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata leaves: a nutritious and economically promising staple food in the Baiku Yao community in China |
| title_sort | lindera pulcherrima var attenuata leaves a nutritious and economically promising staple food in the baiku yao community in china |
| topic | Lindera pulcherrima var. attenuata nutrition ethnobotany food plant Baiku Yao |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1193328/full |
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