SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR THE TOURISM, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD SECTORS II
MEVLÜT AKÇURA, İrem Poyraz
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University AVESIS
Abstract
<span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 20); font-family: "Inter Var", Inter, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Teff is one of the oldest warm climate grains with its high nutritional content and its grass used in animal feeding, originating from Ethiopia and Eritrea. Teff, which has the smallest grain among warm climate grains, contains protein (8% -13.3%), high levels of iron, B vitamins, calcium and zinc, as well as dietary fiber and phytochemicals with antioxidant capacity. Grains are also an important source of carbohydrates (70% - 75%) for individuals with diabetes and metabolic disorders, with their balanced lysine amino acid content and low glycemic index. In addition, since the flour obtained from its grain is gluten-free, it is an important dietary carbohydrate sourc