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A Compiled Update on Nutrition, Phytochemicals, Processing Effects, Analytical Testing and Health Effects of Chenopodium album: A Non-Conventional Edible Plant (NCEP)

Authors

  • Sukhwinder Singh Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga 142001, Punjab, India; [email protected]
  • Amandeep Singh Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga 142001, Punjab, India; [email protected]
  • Supandeep Hallan Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Riga Stradins University, Konsula 21, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; [email protected] (S.S.H.); [email protected] (A.B.)
  • Agnese Brangule Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Riga Stradins University, Konsula 21, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; [email protected] (S.S.H.); [email protected] (A.B.)
  • Bhupinder Kumar Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HNB Garhwal University, Chauras Campus, Srinagar 246174, Uttarakhand, India; [email protected]
  • Rohit Bhatia Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga 142001, Punjab, India; [email protected]

Keywords:

Chenopodium album, food applications, impact of the processing, ethnobotanical use, non-conventional edible plants, ascaridole

Abstract

Bathua (Chenopodium album) is a rich source of extensive-ranging nutrients, including bio-active carbohydrates, flavonoids and phenolics, minerals, and vitamins that translate to countless health benefits such as anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity. Ascaridole, an important phytoconstituent present in aerial parts of the plant, contributes to its anthelmintic property. Even with vast historical use and significant health benefits, its renown has not spread, and utilization has significantly decreased in recent decades. Gradually, the plant has become known under the name of Non-conventional edible plant (NCEP). This compilation is prepared to bring out the plant under the spotlight for further research by foregrounding previous studies on the plant. Scientific research databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, SpringerLink, ScienceDirect, and Wiley Online, were used to fetch data on C. album. This review offers over up-to-date knowledge on nutritious values, phytochemical composition, volatile compounds, as well as health benefits of C. album. The ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal uses of the plant in India and other parts of the world are deliberately discussed. Scrutinizing the reported literature on C. album reveals its powerful nutrient composition advantageous in the development of food products. The impact of various cooking and processing methods on the nutritional profile and bioavailability are discussed. The future perspectives with regards to the potential for food and nutraceutical products are critically addressed. This review proves the necessity of breakthrough research to investigate the pharmacology and safety of phytochemicals and nutraceutical development studies on the C. album. Keywords: Chenopodium album, food applications, impact of the processing, ethnobotanical use, non-conventional edible plants, ascaridole

Author Biographies

Supandeep Hallan, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Riga Stradins University, Konsula 21, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; [email protected] (S.S.H.); [email protected] (A.B.)

Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Kalku Street 1, LV-1658 Riga, Latvia

Agnese Brangule, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Riga Stradins University, Konsula 21, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; [email protected] (S.S.H.); [email protected] (A.B.)

Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Kalku Street 1, LV-1658 Riga, Latvia

Bhupinder Kumar, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HNB Garhwal University, Chauras Campus, Srinagar 246174, Uttarakhand, India; [email protected]

Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun 248002, Uttarakhand, India

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