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: Received: 3 September 2024 / Approved: 9 September 2024 / Online: 9 September 2024 (16:45:04 CEST)
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Islam, M. Z.; Alam, M. N.; Rahman, M. M.; Islam, M. Z.; Rahman, A. Nutritional Values of Wheat and the Roles and Functions of Its Compositions in Health. Preprints2024, 2024090710. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0710.v1
Islam, M. Z.; Alam, M. N.; Rahman, M. M.; Islam, M. Z.; Rahman, A. Nutritional Values of Wheat and the Roles and Functions of Its Compositions in Health. Preprints 2024, 2024090710. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0710.v1
Islam, M. Z.; Alam, M. N.; Rahman, M. M.; Islam, M. Z.; Rahman, A. Nutritional Values of Wheat and the Roles and Functions of Its Compositions in Health. Preprints2024, 2024090710. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0710.v1
APA Style
Islam, M. Z., Alam, M. N., Rahman, M. M., Islam, M. Z., & Rahman, A. (2024). Nutritional Values of Wheat and the Roles and Functions of Its Compositions in Health. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0710.v1
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Islam, M. Z., Mohammad Zaherul Islam and Aminur Rahman. 2024 "Nutritional Values of Wheat and the Roles and Functions of Its Compositions in Health" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0710.v1
Abstract
Over 3.0 billion people of the 7.75 billion globally suffer from malnutrition due to deficiencies in micronutrients, particularly iron, zinc, and vitamins (such as vitamin A, B complex, E, and folate, etc.). In response, there is growing consumer interest in foods that provide traditional nutrients and contain additional compounds beneficial to health and well-being. Wheat is the most important cereal crop in terms of both production and consumption, contributing about 30% of total cereal consumption worldwide. It provides a significant source of carbohydrates and gluten protein (around 12-14% protein), which supply substantial energy. Wheat grain is also rich in various nutrients, such as macro-elements like phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg); microelements like iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), and vitamins B complex: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folate (B9), additionally soluble fiber and other trace minerals which are higher than in other major cereals. The inner bran coats, phosphates, and other mineral salts in wheat contribute to its beneficial effects on bowel movements. Despite its nutritional benefits, the quality of wheat's nutrients is a topic of ongoing discussion. Exploring ways to enhance the nutritional quality of wheat could provide valuable insights for scientists working to improve global nutrition status.
Keywords
Gluten proteins; Nutritional quality; Vitamins and minerals; Wheat grain
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Plant Sciences
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