Functional Carbohydrate Research Laboratory, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
Molecules. 2022 Oct 12;27(20):6813. doi: 10.3390/molecules27206813.
Plants represent a significant part of the human diet. Humans have utilized every part of plants for survival, and seeds are no exception. Seeds offer high protein, unsaturated fats, fibre, essential vitamins, and minerals for various food applications. They are also a promising reservoir of bioactive compounds, where various phytochemicals, such as polyphenolic compounds, capable of maintaining and improving well-being, are present in abundant quantities. Plants from Malvaceae and Cannabaceae families are known for their fibre-rich stems that benefit humankind by serving numerous purposes. For many centuries they have been exploited extensively for various commercial and industrial uses. Their seeds, which are often regarded as a by-product of fibre processing, have been scientifically discovered to have an essential role in combating hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, cancer, and oxidative stress. Maximizing the use of these agricultural wastes can be a promising approach to creating a more sustainable world, in accordance with the concept of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
植物是人类饮食的重要组成部分。人类为了生存利用了植物的每一部分，种子也不例外。种子提供了高蛋白质、不饱和脂肪、纤维、必需维生素和矿物质，可用于各种食品应用。它们也是生物活性化合物的有前途的来源，其中存在大量各种具有维持和改善健康功效的植物化学物质，如多酚类化合物。锦葵科和大麻科的植物以其富含纤维的茎而闻名，这些茎为人类提供了多种用途。几个世纪以来，它们被广泛用于各种商业和工业用途。它们的种子通常被认为是纤维加工的副产品，但科学研究发现，它们在对抗高胆固醇血症、糖尿病、癌症和氧化应激方面具有重要作用。根据可持续发展目标（SDGs）的理念，最大限度地利用这些农业废弃物可以成为创造更可持续世界的一种有前途的方法。
