Traditional culinary uses, food applications, and potential health benefits of Peruvian Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis pallida), research advances and challenges: a review
Abstract Prosopis trees are leguminous plants that are frequently grown in arid, semiarid, tropical, and subtropical locations due to their remarkable capacity to withstand harsh soil conditions. Compared to other leguminous plants, Prosopis species are still neglected despite their promise. Prosopi...
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| author | Sofía L. Bohórquez-Medina Andrea L. Bohórquez-Medina Sandor G. de Lukacs Pereny Martín Cárdenas-Jarama |
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| description | Abstract Prosopis trees are leguminous plants that are frequently grown in arid, semiarid, tropical, and subtropical locations due to their remarkable capacity to withstand harsh soil conditions. Compared to other leguminous plants, Prosopis species are still neglected despite their promise. Prosopis juliflora (P. juliflora) and Prosopis pallida (P. pallida) are both referred to as “Mesquite” or “Algarrobo” in Peru. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to clarify the dietary benefits and food applications of Prosopis species (P. juliflora and P. pallida). A systematic search for relevant articles was conducted on SCOPUS, PubMed/Medline, and WOS. The literature review revealed that Mesquite products have been used in a variety of industries, such as construction, food, and medicine. However, their medicinal use has not been evaluated in clinical trials. Most available evidence pertaining to its health benefits was concentrated on in vitro and in vivo experimental studies. Due to its substantial fiber, protein, and polyphenol content, its nutritional value as a partial replacement for wheat flour and for boosting the nutritional profile of baked goods, drinks, and other food items is being investigated. Further research is required to fully explore food applications and nutritional potential benefits of these neglected leguminous plants. Graphical abstract |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d3bf2502d47743a3a049e43629845c4c2025-08-20T03:05:49ZengBMCJournal of Ethnic Foods2352-619X2025-03-0112111810.1186/s42779-025-00270-wTraditional culinary uses, food applications, and potential health benefits of Peruvian Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis pallida), research advances and challenges: a reviewSofía L. Bohórquez-Medina0Andrea L. Bohórquez-Medina1Sandor G. de Lukacs Pereny2Martín Cárdenas-Jarama3Carrera de Arte Culinario, Facultad de Administración Hotelera, Turismo y Gastronomía, Universidad San Ignacio Loyola [USIL]Carrera de Arte Culinario, Facultad de Administración Hotelera, Turismo y Gastronomía, Universidad San Ignacio Loyola [USIL]ESAN Graduate School of Business, Universidad ESANCarrera de Arte Culinario, Facultad de Administración Hotelera, Turismo y Gastronomía, Universidad San Ignacio Loyola [USIL]Abstract Prosopis trees are leguminous plants that are frequently grown in arid, semiarid, tropical, and subtropical locations due to their remarkable capacity to withstand harsh soil conditions. Compared to other leguminous plants, Prosopis species are still neglected despite their promise. Prosopis juliflora (P. juliflora) and Prosopis pallida (P. pallida) are both referred to as “Mesquite” or “Algarrobo” in Peru. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to clarify the dietary benefits and food applications of Prosopis species (P. juliflora and P. pallida). A systematic search for relevant articles was conducted on SCOPUS, PubMed/Medline, and WOS. The literature review revealed that Mesquite products have been used in a variety of industries, such as construction, food, and medicine. However, their medicinal use has not been evaluated in clinical trials. Most available evidence pertaining to its health benefits was concentrated on in vitro and in vivo experimental studies. Due to its substantial fiber, protein, and polyphenol content, its nutritional value as a partial replacement for wheat flour and for boosting the nutritional profile of baked goods, drinks, and other food items is being investigated. Further research is required to fully explore food applications and nutritional potential benefits of these neglected leguminous plants. Graphical abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-025-00270-wMesquiteProsopis julifloraProsopis pallidaFood applicationNutritional value |
| spellingShingle | Sofía L. Bohórquez-Medina Andrea L. Bohórquez-Medina Sandor G. de Lukacs Pereny Martín Cárdenas-Jarama Traditional culinary uses, food applications, and potential health benefits of Peruvian Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis pallida), research advances and challenges: a review Journal of Ethnic Foods Mesquite Prosopis juliflora Prosopis pallida Food application Nutritional value |
| title | Traditional culinary uses, food applications, and potential health benefits of Peruvian Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis pallida), research advances and challenges: a review |
| title_full | Traditional culinary uses, food applications, and potential health benefits of Peruvian Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis pallida), research advances and challenges: a review |
| title_fullStr | Traditional culinary uses, food applications, and potential health benefits of Peruvian Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis pallida), research advances and challenges: a review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Traditional culinary uses, food applications, and potential health benefits of Peruvian Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis pallida), research advances and challenges: a review |
| title_short | Traditional culinary uses, food applications, and potential health benefits of Peruvian Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis pallida), research advances and challenges: a review |
| title_sort | traditional culinary uses food applications and potential health benefits of peruvian mesquite prosopis juliflora prosopis pallida research advances and challenges a review |
| topic | Mesquite Prosopis juliflora Prosopis pallida Food application Nutritional value |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-025-00270-w |
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