Neglected Plant Foods Of South Asia

ISBN-13: 9783031370762 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023

Opis

According to the global hunger index, South Asia has worldwide highest rate of undernourished people. Such a burden of food insecurity and various forms of malnutrition are directly associated with the existing food production system that ignores biodiversity, food affordability, and sustainability. During the last five decades, food production system has witnessed a global shift from ethnic to mainstream staple cereals production and promotion. Such an approach has badly affected the regional genetic pool of a diverse range of nourishing, economical, and sustainable edible plant species which are now referred to as neglected or underutilized food crops.  

Neglected Plant Foods of South Asia collects and preserves existing knowledge of underutilized, minor, wild, neglected and traditional food plants of South Asia, and their utilization for the production of value-added food products. Aiming at introducing plant – based food solutions to address the increasing burden of food insecurity among marginalized communities of South Asia, this manuscript covers a plethora of nutrient-dense plant species including fruits, vegetables, roots, tubers, cereals, pseudo-cereals, and pulses. In addition to having an overview of each plant's origin, cultivation practices and production statistics, researchers will find comprehensive information on nutritional composition, food manufacturing properties, value-addition and traditional uses of neglected plant foods. Recent updates on strategies to combat toxicological risks associated with the consumption of neglected food plants have also been included. With this volume, researchers will have complete information on neglected, underutilized traditional edible plants of South Asia, and their potential to increase food security under the emerging challenges of climate change. 

Spis treści

Chapter 1:        Agricultural biodiversity and food security: Opportunities and challenges

 

Chapter 2:        Role of neglected plant foods in achieving dietary diversity and zero hunger

 

Chapter 3:        Inclusion criteria of underutilized food plants in household food security planning

 

Chapter 4:        Underutilized Plant Foods of India

4.1. Abstract

4.2. Introduction

4.3. Neglected food plants of India

4.3.1. Cereals and pseudo cereals

4.3.2. Roots and tubers

4.3.3. Pulses and nuts

4.3.4. Horticultural produce

4.3.5. Others

4.4. Traditional uses of neglected food plants

4.5. Industrial valorization of neglected food plants

4.6. Nutritional significance and opportunities

4.7. National policies toward preserving biodiversity and promoting neglected food plants production

4.8. Toxicological challenges and possible solutions

4.9. Conclusion

 

Chapter 5:        Underutilized Plant Foods of Pakistan

5.1. Abstract

5.2. Introduction

5.3. Neglected food plants of Pakistan

5.3.1. Cereals and pseudo cereals

5.3.2. Roots and tubers

5.3.3. Pulses and nuts

5.3.4. Horticultural produce

5.3.5. Others

5.4. Traditional uses of neglected food plants

5.5. Industrial valorization of neglected food plants

5.6. Nutritional significance and opportunities

5.7. National policies toward preserving biodiversity and promoting neglected food plants production

5.8. Toxicological challenges and possible solutions

5.9. Conclusion

Chapter 6:        Underutilized Plant Foods of Bangladesh

6.1. Abstract

6.2. Introduction

6.3. Neglected food plants of Bangladesh

6.3.1. Cereals and pseudo cereals

6.3.2. Roots and tubers

6.3.3. Pulses and nuts

6.3.4. Horticultural produce

6.3.5. Others

6.4. Traditional uses of neglected food plants

6.5. Industrial valorization of neglected food plants

6.6. Nutritional significance and opportunities

6.7. National policies toward preserving biodiversity and promoting neglected food plants production

6.8. Toxicological challenges and possible solutions

6.9. Conclusion

Chapter 7: Underutilized Plant Foods of Sri Lanka

7.1. Abstract

7.2. Introduction

7.3. Neglected food plants of Sri Lanka

7.3.1. Cereals and pseudo cereals

7.3.2. Roots and tubers

7.3.3. Pulses and nuts

7.3.4. Horticultural produce

7.3.5. Others

7.4. Traditional uses of neglected food plants

7.5. Industrial valorization of neglected food plants

7.6. Nutritional significance and opportunities

7.7. National policies toward preserving biodiversity and promoting neglected food plants production

7.8. Toxicological challenges and possible solutions

7.9. Conclusion

Chapter 8:        Underutilized Plant Foods of Nepal

8.1. Abstract

8.2. Introduction

8.3. Neglected food plants of Nepal

8.3.1. Cereals and pseudo cereals

8.3.2. Roots and tubers

8.3.3. Pulses and nuts

8.3.4. Horticultural produce

8.3.5. Others

8.4. Traditional uses of neglected food plants

8.5. Industrial valorization of neglected food plants

8.6. Nutritional significance and opportunities

8.7. National policies toward preserving biodiversity and promoting neglected food plants production

8.8. Toxicological challenges and possible solutions

8.9. Conclusion

 

Chapter 9:        Grain millet: Potential to fill nutrition gaps in the context of food security and climate change

 

Chapter 10:      Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.): Food properties and potential health benefits

 

Chapter 11:      Moringa (Moringa oleifera):  Multi-functional role in management of malnutrition and health promotion 

 

Chapter 12:      Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera): Neglected fruit of the future

 

Chapter 13:      Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa): Potential of the “golden grain” for food and nutritional security in South Asia

 

Chapter 14:      Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatats): An intervention food in management of food and nutritional security in South Asia

 

Chapter 15:      Yam (Dioscorea spp.): An overview of food potential and industrial applications

 

Chapter 16:      Taro (Colocasia spp.): Applications in food production and improving nutrition in South Asia

 

Chapter 17:      Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus): An overview of nutritional and functional food properties

 

Chapter 18:      Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.): An overview of crop potential to mitigate food and nutrition security in South Asia

 

Chapter 19:      Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): An overview of food uses and health benefits

 

O autorze

Dr. Tariq Ismail is Associate Professor at Department of Food Science & Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan 

Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhtar, Founding Dean of the Faculty of Food Science & Nutrition is one amongst the eminent Scientists of Pakistan in the field of Food Sciences & Nutrition 

Dr. Claudia Eliana Lazarte is Associate Senior Lecturer at Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition, Lund University, Sweden