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    Amaranth: A Potential Health Promoting and Nutritive Pseudocereal

    By Dasharath Patel, Suneeta Pinto

    Abstract: Amaranth is considered nowadays as a super crop because of its high nutraceutical value and as super food as it is gluten free, rich in protein, has a balanced content of essential amino acids, and contains significant amounts of calcium, dietary fiber, omega-3, and omega-6. Amaranth grains have wide range of biological functions viz. anti-allergic, antihypertensive, antioxidant, cancer preventing properties, anti-proliferative and ACE-inhibiting activity. Amaranth seeds can be cooked, popped, …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2-3, 2020 · pp. 32–43 Read article

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    Ragi: A Powerhouse of Nutrients

    By Ishwar Patel, Komal Patel, Suneeta Pinto, Sunil Patel

    Abstract: Finger millet (Ragi, Eleusine coracana), is the principal food grain of the rural population in India, especially in South India. It is very nutritious with respect to minerals, dietary fiber and essential amino acids. Amongst cereals, Ragi provides highest level of calcium including antioxidants and phytochemicals. The total dietary fiber of finger millet grain is relatively higher than that of most of other cereal grains, which helps to control blood …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 36–47 Read article

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    Wheat and Its Application in Dairy Products: A Review

    By Aparna S., Komal Patel, Sunil Patel, Suneeta Pinto

    Abstract: Wheat is one of the most important crop among the cereals by area planted; followed in importance by corn, barley and sorghum. It is the best of the cereal foods and provides more nourishment for humans than any other food source. Wheat is a major diet component which supplies about more than 60% of the total daily requirements of protein and calories for the world's population. It contains minerals, vitamins, …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–34 Read article

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    Composition, Functional Properties and Application of Bottle Gourd in Food Products

    By Amit Barot, Suneeta Pinto, Smitha Balakrishnan, J.P. Prajapati

    Abstract: Bottle gourd has widespread use as a vegetable in India. It is very valuable for vegetarians since it contains several important constituents which are required for good health and wellbeing. Recently in India, interest in bottle gourd has been growing amongst consumers because consumption of bottle gourd has been associated with a number of benefits and may be regarded as a natural guard against diseases. In Ayurveda, bottle gourd is …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–27 Read article

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