Biochemical composition and nutritional evaluation of barley rihane (Hordeum vulgare L.)
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2016-11-23
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2017-02-21
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Lamia Lahouar, Fatma Ghrairi, Amira El Arem, Sana Medimagh, Mouledi El Felah, Hichem Ben Salem, Lotfi Achour. (21/2/2017). Biochemical composition and nutritional evaluation of barley rihane (Hordeum vulgare L. ). African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 14 (1), pp. 310-317.
Abstract
Background: Many experimental studies have suggested an important role for barley Rihane(BR)in the prevention of colon cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physico-chemical properties and nutritional characterizations of BR compared to other varieties grown in Tunisia (Manel, Roho and Tej).
Material and Methods: Total, insoluble and soluble dietary fiber(β-glucan),total protein, ash and some minerals of BR and Tunisian barley varieties were determined.
Results: The results revealed that BR is good source of dietary fiber mainly β-glucan compared to the other varieties. This variety is a relatively rich source of phosphorous and potassium and it contains many important unsaturated fatty acids. BR has higher nutritional value than other varieties.
Conclusion: Barley Rihane has significant nutritional characterizations compared to others Tunisian barleys varieties
