A review article on health benefits of Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp)
Аннотация: A review article on health benefits of Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp)Pigeon pea is a perennial tropical crop primarily grown in Asia and Africa, and its seeds are consumed as a rich source of protein and carbohydrates both in fresh and dried forms.It has been used as an important part of the folk and traditional medicine in India, China, and South America to prevent and treat various human diseases.This crop has been successfully grown in some southeastern states but still considered as a novel pulse here in the US with the majority of the work focused on its non-consumable parts like leaves, stems, and roots.Literature studies indicate that pigeon pea has the potential to prevent and treat many human diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, measles, hepatitis, yellow fever, ulcers, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer.Nutritionally along with protein and fiber, it has a decent number of health-promoting phytochemicals.Foremost phytochemicals found in pigeon pea seeds are phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and phytic acid.These minor components predominately exhibit antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities.It is an excellent source of inexpensive plant-based protein.Some studies describe the bioactive role of protein fractions, especially as an antihyperglycemic factor.Seeds are the edible and nonperishable part of this crop with the feasibility of addition in food products.Functional properties of the pigeon pea flour make it a suitable ingredient for food products like bread, pasta, and nutritional bars which can make it a gluten-free substitute for cereals.
Год издания: 2018
Авторы: Ying Wu, Rabia Syed
Источник: International Journal of Food and Nutrition Research
Ключевые слова: GABA and Rice Research, Food composition and properties, Plant Genetic and Mutation Studies
Открытый доступ: gold