Salvia hispanica L. (chia) is a plant of the Lamiaceae family native to Central America, is mainly grown in southwestern France, with a preference for the ORURO® variety. Chia seeds contain over 30 % oil and 19 % protein. They are rich in omega-3 (ω3) and omega-6 (ω6) fatty acids, with a favorable ω3/ ω6 ratio, making them a valuable source of nutrients. Chia seeds store nutrients in lipid droplets and protein bodies. During germination, these nutrients are mobilized to support seedling growth. This study explores…

Background: Cereal-based foods have been a cornerstone of North African diets for centuries, with grains such as barley, rice, maize, and sorghum holding significant importance for food security, nutritional well-being, and cultural identity. Aims: This review systematically catalogs traditional cereal-based dishes prevalent across North Africa, specifically focusing on those derived from barley, rice, maize, and sorghum. The review further explores their profound cultural significance, nutritional value, and cont…

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The effect of dehulling and cooking on the in vitro digestibility, and phenolic profiles was evaluated for four Dutch sorghum varieties (HD7 and HD19, Sorghum bicolor; and HD100 and HD101 Sorghum nigricans) bred in the Netherlands. Protein content ranged from 9 to 14 % and grains with black pericarp were more resistant to dehulling. Essential amino acids composition analysis showed that the lysine chemical score (∼0.6) was lower than that required for adults. Phenolic profiling by UHPLC-ESI-QTOF/MS allowed annotai…

Phenolic compounds (PC) were analyzed by UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS^E in two sorghum genotypes, harvested in two growing seasons (GS) at five distinct days after flowering (DAF) to evaluate how genotype/GS influences the PC synthesis and antioxidant capacity during grain growth. Total phenolic contents were strongly correlated with antioxidant capacity (<i>r</i> > 0.9, <i>p</i> < 0.05). Globally, 97 PC were annotated, including 20 PC found irrespective of the grain developmental stage and genotype/GS. The phenoli…