BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF BARLEY RIHANE (HORDEUM VULGARE L.)

Authors

  • Lamia Lahouar
  • Fatma Ghrairi
  • Amira El Arem
  • Sana Medimagh
  • Mouledi El Felah
  • Hichem Ben Salem
  • Lotfi Achour

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21010/ajtcam.v14i1.33

Keywords:

Barley Rihane, biochemical composition, nutritional properties, β-glucan, bioactive compounds, functional food.

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.

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Published

2016-11-23

How to Cite

Lahouar, L., Ghrairi, F., Arem, A. E., Medimagh, S., Felah, M. E., Salem, H. B., & Achour, L. (2016). BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF BARLEY RIHANE (HORDEUM VULGARE L.). African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 14(1), 310–317. https://doi.org/10.21010/ajtcam.v14i1.33

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Research Papers

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