Quinoa grains (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) - a source of protein and biologically active substances

Abstract

In this analytical review, data on the proteins characteristics and main biologically active compounds (BAC) composition of quinoa grains (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) as well as pharmacological and nutritional properties are considered. The main BAC groups of quinoa grains are polyphenols, steroids and phytoecdysteroids. Quinoa grains is a food raw materials with high nutritional value and unique phytochemical composition. Food products derived from quinoa and their individual chemical constituents have a variety of advantageous properties. Further research of this object will allow to assess its advantages over other cereals and understand the mechanism of action of its BAC, to develop new functional food ingredients in specialized food products.