Nutrient composition of Chenopodium formosanum Koidz. bran: Fractionation and bioactivity of its soluble active polysaccharides

Background Chenopodium formosanum Koidz. Amaranthaceae—also known as Djulis or red quinoa (RQ)—is a cereal plant indigenous to Taiwan, known for its high nutrient value. However, its bran is considered a waste product and the nutrient value has never been analyzed. Methods In this study, we examined...

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Main Authors: Yaw-Bee Ker, Hui-Ling Wu, Kuan-Chou Chen, Robert Y. Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2022-05-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/13459.pdf