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A selection of African traditional and emerging foods: processing, composition, nutritional, sensory and nutraceutical aspects

Matilde Tura, Silvia Tappi, Enrico Valli, Patricia García Salas, Rashid Suleiman, Chokri Thabet, Ismahen Essaidi, John H. Muyonga, Grace Akumu, Wafa Rjiba Bahri, Raouia Ghanem, Jamila Ben Souissi, Michael W. Okoth, Linet Njeri Thuku, Isaac M. Maitha, Majid Mounir, Gebreyohannes Girmay, Lemlem Weldegerima Gebremariam, Zenebe Gebreegziabher, Marco Setti, Tullia Gallina Toschi

Current Research in Food Science · 2025

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Summary

The manuscript provides an overview of the nutritional, nutraceutical, sensory and quality characteristics of various legumes, cereals, fishes, fruits, and vegetables used in some African countries for the production of both traditional and innovative foods. Moreover, research studies on the application of diverse technological processes, such as milling, extrusion, baking, smoking, and solar drying, have been compiled and analyzed, shedding light on both conventional and emerging food technologies applied or potentially applicable in the same African regions. This review shows that various ingredients and/or final products present opportunities to be explored, offering potential strategies for their countries of origin. It emphasizes the importance of developing mechanisms to protect thes

Subject
Phytochemicals & bioactive compounds
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
System type
Other
DOI
10.1016/j.crfs.2025.101112
Catalogue ID
SNmp4zkqwa-oceyyo
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