Noreen Sana, Tufail Tabussam, Mubashar Hooria, Bader-Ul-Ain Huma, Hassan Areej, Zafar Amama, Aja Patrick Maduabuchi, Atoki Ayomide Victor
University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Department of Education, Health and Human Sciences, University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom.
Front Nutr. 2025 Jun 2;12:1618457. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1618457. eCollection 2025.
Barley, a globally significant agricultural commodity, is recognized for its nutritional value and health benefits, which are attributed to its bioactive compounds, which possess potent free radical scavenging properties. The novelty of this study was to assess the antioxidant, phytochemical, and nutritional attributes of five varieties of Pakistani barley ( L.): Sultan-17, Pearl-21, Talbina-21, Jau-21, and Durum-21. Proximate analysis demonstrated a high carbohydrate (70.02-72.08%) and protein content (10.60-12.11%), with optimal hydration levels that facilitated safe storage and shelf stability. The protein content of Talbina-21 was the highest, while Durum-21 had the maximum carbohydrate level. According to mineral profiling, potassium and phosphorus were abundant, which are crucial for physiological functions. Among the varieties, Jau-21 stood out with superior antioxidant properties, possessing the highest total phenolic content (43.83 mg GAE/100 g), GABA levels (8.63 mg/100 g), and DPPH inhibition (65.42%). GC-MS analysis identified a rich profile of bioactive compounds, including linoleic acid, -sitosterol, -tocopherol, and ferulic acid, with Jau-21 again leading in most categories. These findings underscore the significant nutraceutical and health-promoting potential of Pakistani barley, offering a robust basis for its use in the development of functional foods and wellness-oriented dietary products. Future studies should focus on clinical trials and bioavailability assessments to validate these health benefits in human populations and support the formulation of targeted functional food products.
大麦是一种具有全球重要意义的农产品，因其营养价值和健康益处而闻名，这些都归功于其生物活性化合物，它们具有强大的自由基清除特性。本研究的新颖之处在于评估五个巴基斯坦大麦品种（L.）：Sultan - 17、Pearl - 21、Talbina - 21、Jau - 21和Durum - 21的抗氧化、植物化学和营养特性。近似分析表明碳水化合物含量高（70.02 - 72.08%）和蛋白质含量高（10.60 - 12.11%），具有最佳水合水平，有利于安全储存和货架稳定性。Talbina - 21的蛋白质含量最高，而Durum - 21的碳水化合物水平最高。根据矿物质分析，钾和磷含量丰富，这对生理功能至关重要。在这些品种中，Jau - 21具有卓越的抗氧化特性，总酚含量最高（43.83毫克没食子酸当量/100克）、GABA水平最高（8.63毫克/100克）和DPPH抑制率最高（65.42%）。气相色谱 - 质谱联用（GC - MS）分析确定了丰富的生物活性化合物谱，包括亚油酸、β - 谷甾醇、γ - 生育酚和阿魏酸，Jau - 21在大多数类别中再次领先。这些发现强调了巴基斯坦大麦显著的营养保健和促进健康潜力，为其用于开发功能性食品和以健康为导向的膳食产品提供了有力依据。未来的研究应侧重于临床试验和生物利用度评估，以验证这些对人群的健康益处，并支持有针对性的功能性食品的配方制定。
