Czech J. Food Sci., 2000, 18(3):115-119 | DOI: 10.17221/8322-CJFS

Composition and nutritinal value of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) - a reviewReview

P. Kalač, J. Moudrý

Literature data on proteins, lipids, starch, minerals, vitamins and saponins contents and composition and their distribution within whole quinoa seeds, hulls, bran and flour are reviewed. An information on effects of quinoa processing on nutritional value and food applications is also given.

Keywords: Chenopodium quinoa; quinoa seeds; composition; nutritional value

Published: June 30, 2000  Show citation

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Kalač P, Moudrý J. Composition and nutritinal value of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) - a review. Czech J. Food Sci. 2000;18(3):115-119. doi: 10.17221/8322-CJFS.
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