Nutritional Profile of the Ethiopian Oilseed Crop Noug (<i>Guizotia abyssinica</i> Cass.): Opportunities for Its Improvement as a Source for Human Nutrition

Nutritional Profile of the Ethiopian Oilseed Crop Noug (<i>Guizotia abyssinica</i> Cass.): Opportunities for Its Improvement as a Source for Human Nutrition

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of noug as a source for human nutrition. Diverse noug genotypes were evaluated for their content and/or composition of total lipids, fatty acids, proteins, and minerals using standard methods. The total lipid content (32.5–45.7%) and the proportion...

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Main Authors: Sewalem Tsehay, Rodomiro Ortiz, Mulatu Geleta, Endashaw Bekele, Kassahun Tesfaye, Eva Johansson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
<i>Guizotia abyssinica</i>
lipids
mineral elements
noug
oilseeds
protein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/8/1778

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