Development of Novel Food Products Based on Quinoa

Celiac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition characterized by an intolerance to specific prolamins in cereals, particularly those with a defined oligopeptide sequence, leading to adverse reactions to gluten. Quinoa is utilized as a gluten substitute or enriched due to its high nutritional value...

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Main Authors: Eftychios APOSTOLIDIS, Panteleimon STAVROPOULOS, Antonios MAVROEIDIS, Ioanna MANDALA, Dimitrios BILALIS, Ioanna KAKABOUKI
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Published: AcademicPres 2025-05-01
Series:Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Horticulture
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Online Access:https://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture/article/view/15140
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author Eftychios APOSTOLIDIS
Panteleimon STAVROPOULOS
Antonios MAVROEIDIS
Ioanna MANDALA
Dimitrios BILALIS
Ioanna KAKABOUKI
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description Celiac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition characterized by an intolerance to specific prolamins in cereals, particularly those with a defined oligopeptide sequence, leading to adverse reactions to gluten. Quinoa is utilized as a gluten substitute or enriched due to its high nutritional value. The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate gluten-free extruded pasta and biscuits formulated with whole grain quinoa flour and various alternative flours (oat, rice, corn), that are characterized by comparable or superior attributes to gluten-containing products. Our approach includes the total substitution of different flours by quinoa flour (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) to evaluate its effect on their mechanical, physical, nutritional, morphological, optical and textural properties. Incorporating quinoa flour into pasta and biscuits provides notable nutritional benefits, enhancing both the quality and health value of the final products. In pasta, quinoa flour contributes to a protein and fiber-rich composition while preserving a smooth, appealing texture, whereas in biscuits, it improves the nutritional profile and reduces gluten content, making them more suitable for individuals with gluten intolerance. In conclusion, pasta and biscuits, as popular and fast-growing foods, offer strong potential for nutritional enhancement through quinoa-enriched, high-protein varieties suited for large-scale production of healthier alternatives.
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spelling doaj-art-8a1f12158d814e8ca94edbce878e032c2025-08-20T02:30:05ZengAcademicPresBulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Horticulture1843-52541843-53942025-05-01821152510.15835/buasvmcn-hort:2024.003715140Development of Novel Food Products Based on QuinoaEftychios APOSTOLIDIS0Panteleimon STAVROPOULOS1Antonios MAVROEIDIS2Ioanna MANDALA3Dimitrios BILALIS4Ioanna KAKABOUKI5Faculty of Food Science & Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, Athens, 11855, GreeceFaculty of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, Athens, 11855, GreeceFaculty of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, Athens, 11855, GreeceFaculty of Food Science & Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, Athens, 11855, GreeceFaculty of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, Athens, 11855, GreeceFaculty of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, Athens, 11855, GreeceCeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition characterized by an intolerance to specific prolamins in cereals, particularly those with a defined oligopeptide sequence, leading to adverse reactions to gluten. Quinoa is utilized as a gluten substitute or enriched due to its high nutritional value. The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate gluten-free extruded pasta and biscuits formulated with whole grain quinoa flour and various alternative flours (oat, rice, corn), that are characterized by comparable or superior attributes to gluten-containing products. Our approach includes the total substitution of different flours by quinoa flour (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) to evaluate its effect on their mechanical, physical, nutritional, morphological, optical and textural properties. Incorporating quinoa flour into pasta and biscuits provides notable nutritional benefits, enhancing both the quality and health value of the final products. In pasta, quinoa flour contributes to a protein and fiber-rich composition while preserving a smooth, appealing texture, whereas in biscuits, it improves the nutritional profile and reduces gluten content, making them more suitable for individuals with gluten intolerance. In conclusion, pasta and biscuits, as popular and fast-growing foods, offer strong potential for nutritional enhancement through quinoa-enriched, high-protein varieties suited for large-scale production of healthier alternatives.https://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture/article/view/15140food development; mechanical properties; quinoa.
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Panteleimon STAVROPOULOS
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Ioanna MANDALA
Dimitrios BILALIS
Ioanna KAKABOUKI
Development of Novel Food Products Based on Quinoa
Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Horticulture
food development; mechanical properties; quinoa.
title Development of Novel Food Products Based on Quinoa
title_full Development of Novel Food Products Based on Quinoa
title_fullStr Development of Novel Food Products Based on Quinoa
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title_short Development of Novel Food Products Based on Quinoa
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topic food development; mechanical properties; quinoa.
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