Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India.
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar GT Road (NH1), Phagwara, India.
Food Res Int. 2024 Sep;191:114715. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114715. Epub 2024 Jun 30.
The positive health benefits of colored staples have led to a significant increase in interest in them as healthy food ingredients. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that colored cereals are rich in antioxidants, carotenoids, and xanthophylls, which are widely used as natural additives in the food industry. Additionally, shifts in consumer preferences have led to a preference for nutritionally balanced diets over traditional high-energy ones. Thus, colored cereals offer additional nutritional value that has been previously untapped. Besides providing essential nutrients, these natural pigments also have the potential to replace synthetic colors and food additives. This review aims to provide insights into the nutritional value of various colored staples compared to conventional starchy staples and their associated health benefits. Colored staples can be incorporated into daily diets, offering a nutritious and healthful addition to the table.
彩色主食的积极健康益处导致人们对它们作为健康食品成分的兴趣显著增加。大量的体外和体内研究表明，彩色谷物富含抗氧化剂、类胡萝卜素和叶黄素，这些物质被广泛用作食品工业中的天然添加剂。此外，消费者偏好的转变导致人们更喜欢营养均衡的饮食，而不是传统的高能量饮食。因此，彩色谷物提供了以前未被开发的额外营养价值。除了提供必需的营养物质外，这些天然色素还有可能替代合成色素和食品添加剂。本综述旨在提供各种彩色主食与传统淀粉主食相比的营养价值及其相关健康益处的见解。彩色主食可以纳入日常饮食中，为餐桌增添营养和健康。
