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Original Research Articles                      Volume : 10, Issue:2, February, 2021

PRINT ISSN : 2319-7692
Online ISSN : 2319-7706
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Publisher : Excellent Publishers
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Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash
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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.2021.10(2): 1076-1083
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1002.127


Quinoa 21st Century Golden Grain for Nutrition Security and Health Benefits: A Review
Barkha Sharma1, Sarvesh Tripathy1, Ramdhan Ghaswa2 and Chatra Ram Kantwa3
1Home Science, 2Agriculture Extension, 3S.M.S (Agronomy), Krishi Vigyan Kendra Jaora, Ratlam (M.P), India
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Abstract:

This grain has attracted scientific community for its high nutritional value as it is quantitatively rich in proteins, dietary fiber, poly-unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and natural antioxidants such as phenols and flavanoids, it is considered as “superfood”. Also absence of gluten has made it an important and healthy food option for celiac patients. Quinoa also helps to reduce the risk of various diseases like cardiovascular diseases, type-2 diabetes, some cancer, high blood pressure, obesity and is also a good option for people who are allergic to certain food groups.


Keywords: Quinoa, Health Benefits and Nutrition content

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Barkha Sharma, Sarvesh Tripathy, Ramdhan Ghaswa and Chatra Ram Kantwa. 2021. Quinoa 21st Century Golden Grain for Nutrition Security and Health Benefits: A Review.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 10(2): 1076-1083. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1002.127
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