Biochemistry Department, Zagazig University, Egypt.
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2012;52(1):1-8. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2010.486083.
Non-conventional seeds are being considered as novel food because their constituents have unique chemical properties and may augment the supply of nutritional and functional products. Niger (Guizotia abyssinica Cass.) seed and its crude oil have been widely used in traditional nutritional and medicinal applications. Consequently, niger seed has been extensively studied for its nutritional value, biological activities, and antioxidative properties. In consideration of their potential utilization, detailed knowledge on the composition of niger oilseeds is of major importance. The diversity of applications to which niger seed can be put gives this oilseed great industrial importance. This review summarizes the nutritional value, functional properties, and industrical applications of niger seeds.
非常规种子被认为是新型食品，因为它们的成分具有独特的化学性质，可以增加营养和功能性产品的供应。尼日尔（Guizotia abyssinica Cass.）种子及其粗油在传统的营养和药用应用中被广泛使用。因此，尼日尔种子因其营养价值、生物活性和抗氧化特性而被广泛研究。考虑到它们的潜在用途，详细了解尼日尔油籽的成分非常重要。尼日尔种子的应用多样性使其具有重要的工业价值。本文综述了尼日尔种子的营养价值、功能特性和工业应用。
