Pulses
play a significant role in meeting the nutritional requirements of humans while
hosting the nitrogen fixating bacteria in their roots. They can also grow in
harsh conditions in which most of cultivated plants can not. Therefore they
have a significant role on food security. Pulses that have been consumed by
humans for thousands of years are an important source of protein, dietary
fiber, minerals (iron, zinc and magnesium) and vitamins (mainly folate). In
addition, phytochemicals, saponins and tannins that are found in its
composition have protective effect against cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
They also have low gylcemic indices. The United Nations has declared 2016 as the
International Year of Pulses. In this paper, nutritional properties of pulses
are explained in detail.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Review Papers |
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Publication Date | December 31, 2018 |
Submission Date | November 13, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 16 Issue: 4 |
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