Exploring the bioactive compounds of ZP cereals and legumes and their potential applications: Bridging food science with modern breeding
Nikolić, Valentina, Žilić, Slađana, Simić, Marijana, Milovanović, Danka, Sarić, Beka, Vančetović, Jelena +2 more
RIK (Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje (Belgrade, Serbia))
Abstract
Regardless of the nation or dietary preferences, cereals and legumes have been among the indispensable staple food ingredients for centuries. These grain crops contain a considerable quantity of bioactive compounds that act as antioxidants and can potentially benefit human health in numerous ways. The latest advancements in crop breeding ensure that these grain crops can adjust to changing environmental conditions while maintaining their nutritional value and a wide range of health-promoting components. The objective of this study was to investigate the contents of bioactive compounds of ZP cereals and soybean genotypes in order to assess the potential of their application. By including the byproducts of grain processing and agricultural residues such as fine powder residue from blue popco