Journal of Horticulture
Open Access
ISSN: 2376-0354
ISSN: 2376-0354
Department of Food Science and Technology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria
Research Article
Comparative Evaluation of Domestic Processing and Storage Losses of Micronutrients and the Health Benefits of Five Underutilized Green Leafy Vegetables (Glvs)
Author(s): Philippa C Ojimelukwe* and Felix Okpalanma
Talinum triangulare, Amaranthus hybridus, Gnetum africanum, Pterocarpus mildbraedii and Telfairia occidentalis are underutilized Green Leafy Vegetables (GLVs). Storage and cooking losses undermine their nutritional and health benefits. T. triangulare has strong anti-oxidant properties; A. hybridus is good for managing blood pressure; T. occidentalis possess hypolipidaemic and anti-hyperglycaemic effects; G. africanum possess anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties; P. mildbraedii is an anti-microbial agent and is useful for the management of respiratory disorders. This review presents a comparative evaluation of the effects of moist heat treatment (boiling for 5 min at 98°C) and storage (at 29 ± 2°C), on the nutrients found in these vegetables which have health benefits for humans. Moist heat treatme.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2376-354.23.10.330