From Ethnobotany to Food Innovation: Applications and Functional Potential of Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum)
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DOI: 10.3390/foods14234091
Abstract: Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum), a resilient and underutilized Andean tuber, is a high-potential nutritional and functional food innovation resource. This review surveys information on the nutritional composition, bioactive profile, and functional properties of the tuber based… read more here.
Keywords: food; innovation; tropaeolum tuberosum; mashua ... See more keywords
Nutritional, Thermal, and Energetic Characterization of Two Morphotypes of Andean Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pavón) Flours from Peru
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules30173560
Abstract: Tropaeolum tuberosum (mashua) is a native Andean tuber recognized for its high nutritional and bioactive compound content. Among the various morphotypes, the black and yellow variants show potential differences in composition and functionality. This study… read more here.
Keywords: flour; mashua; two morphotypes; tropaeolum tuberosum ... See more keywords