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Nutritional, phytochemical and diverse health-promoting qualities of Cleome gynandra.
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Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition . 2022, Vol. 62 Issue 13, p3535-3552. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Cleome gynandra (Syn. Gynandropsis gynandra) is fast emerging as one of the most widely consumed leafy vegetables due to its nutrition and health-promoting properties. In addition to its high nutritional content, the plant has a rich pool of diverse antioxidant phytochemicals. The current review provides a critical appraisal on the increasing nutritional significance of Cleome gynandra due to its rich pool of natural bioactive compounds and beneficial health-promoting qualities. The rich nutritional content especially the high levels of macro- and micronutrients is an indication of its potential to mitigate malnutrition and the increasing incidence of diet-related obesity and non-communicable diseases. The presence of health-promoting natural compounds, notably polyphenols, glucosinates and terpernoids has been confirmed in Cleome gynandra using different analytical methods. Cleome gynandra possesses high levels of α-tocopherol, β-tocopherol and γ-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, α-carotene, β-carotene, lutein, violaxanthin, and β-cryptoxanthin. These nutritional compounds could be useful in food applications as supplements, colorants and extending shelf-life of food products. Cleome gynandra extracts have demonstrated promising effects in several biological assays using in vitro and in vivo systems. Clearly, diversified diets that include a regular intake of dark green leafy vegetables including Cleome gynandra, holds great promise in ensuring food and nutrition security. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10408398
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 13
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 157382747
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2020.1867055