Exploring the Nutritional and Nutraceutical Significance of Legumes: A Comparative Analysis Across Mashreq Countries
This study investigates the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of four legume species - bean, faba bean, chickpea, and lentil - collected from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Egypt. Chemical analyses assessed antioxidant, nutritional, and nutraceutical properties, followed by P...
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This study investigates the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of four legume species
- bean, faba bean, chickpea, and lentil - collected from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan,
Palestine, and Egypt. Chemical analyses assessed antioxidant, nutritional, and
nutraceutical properties, followed by Principal Component Analysis and Hierarchical
Cluster Analysis to examine similarities and differences among legume varieties and
regions. Key findings include Lebanese beans with distinct tocopherol (vitamin E),
polyphenols, flavonoids, and TEAC, along with high protein, lysine, and methionine.
Syrian faba beans showed superior vitamin E, TEAC, protein, lysine, and methionine
levels, while a Palestinian variety excelled in polyphenols and flavonoids. Syrian
chickpeas were rich in vitamin E, flavonoids, protein, and methionine, and a Palestinian
variety stood out for histidine and lysine. Lentils from Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine had notable vitamin E and methionine contents. These findings highlight the role of
genetic, environmental, and geographical factors in legume quality, emphasizing their
potential in addressing malnutrition and promoting sustainable food systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b67cb3cbf8c845c2b8a1b1a10ad409a02025-08-20T02:34:29ZengBologna University pressNew Medit2611-11282025-06-012202510.30682/nm2502eExploring the Nutritional and Nutraceutical Significance of Legumes: A Comparative Analysis Across Mashreq CountriesNahla HwallaRamia Al BakainAntonio TraniDonato MondelliBiagio Di TerlizziMouin Hamzé This study investigates the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of four legume species - bean, faba bean, chickpea, and lentil - collected from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Egypt. Chemical analyses assessed antioxidant, nutritional, and nutraceutical properties, followed by Principal Component Analysis and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis to examine similarities and differences among legume varieties and regions. Key findings include Lebanese beans with distinct tocopherol (vitamin E), polyphenols, flavonoids, and TEAC, along with high protein, lysine, and methionine. Syrian faba beans showed superior vitamin E, TEAC, protein, lysine, and methionine levels, while a Palestinian variety excelled in polyphenols and flavonoids. Syrian chickpeas were rich in vitamin E, flavonoids, protein, and methionine, and a Palestinian variety stood out for histidine and lysine. Lentils from Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine had notable vitamin E and methionine contents. These findings highlight the role of genetic, environmental, and geographical factors in legume quality, emphasizing their potential in addressing malnutrition and promoting sustainable food systems.https://newmedit.ciheam.org/2025/06/10/exploring-the-nutritional-and-nutraceutical-significance-of-legumes-a-comparative-analysis-across-mashreq-countries/ |
| spellingShingle | Nahla Hwalla Ramia Al Bakain Antonio Trani Donato Mondelli Biagio Di Terlizzi Mouin Hamzé Exploring the Nutritional and Nutraceutical Significance of Legumes: A Comparative Analysis Across Mashreq Countries New Medit |
| title | Exploring the Nutritional and Nutraceutical Significance of Legumes: A Comparative
Analysis Across Mashreq Countries |
| title_full | Exploring the Nutritional and Nutraceutical Significance of Legumes: A Comparative
Analysis Across Mashreq Countries |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Nutritional and Nutraceutical Significance of Legumes: A Comparative
Analysis Across Mashreq Countries |
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Analysis Across Mashreq Countries |
| title_short | Exploring the Nutritional and Nutraceutical Significance of Legumes: A Comparative
Analysis Across Mashreq Countries |
| title_sort | exploring the nutritional and nutraceutical significance of legumes a comparative analysis across mashreq countries |
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