Nutrient composition and health benefits

This chapter looks at the physical and chemical characteristics of teff and its nutrient composition. The use of teff and teff-based products for human nutrition in Ethiopia are described, along with the food-processing challenges impeding teff’s worldwide consumption. Recent research advances to so...

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Main Author: Baye, Kaleab
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2018
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145485
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description This chapter looks at the physical and chemical characteristics of teff and its nutrient composition. The use of teff and teff-based products for human nutrition in Ethiopia are described, along with the food-processing challenges impeding teff’s worldwide consumption. Recent research advances to solve these challenges are discussed. Finally, the potential health benefits that could be associated with higher consumption of teff are highlighted.
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spelling CGSpace1454852025-11-06T03:58:00Z Nutrient composition and health benefits Baye, Kaleab exports teff nutrition This chapter looks at the physical and chemical characteristics of teff and its nutrient composition. The use of teff and teff-based products for human nutrition in Ethiopia are described, along with the food-processing challenges impeding teff’s worldwide consumption. Recent research advances to solve these challenges are discussed. Finally, the potential health benefits that could be associated with higher consumption of teff are highlighted. 2018-07-11 2024-06-21T09:04:34Z 2024-06-21T09:04:34Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145485 en https://doi.org/10.2499/9780896292833 Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Baye, Kaleab. 2018. Nutrient composition and health benefits. In The economics of teff: Exploring Ethiopia’s biggest cash crop. Minten, Bart; Taffesse, Alemayehu Seyoum; and Brown, Petra (Eds.). Chapter 15 Pp. 371-396. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145485
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