Study of Functional Properties and Nutrient Composition of Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum) Juice Powder

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Authors

  • P. Usha
     Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065 ,IN
  • Sunanda Sharan
     Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065 ,IN
  • T. K. Nagarathna
     Dept. of Crop Physiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065 ,IN

Abstract

Wheat grass (Triticum aestivum), the young green plant that grows from the sprouted wheat kernels planted in most soil Is one of the functional foods gaining popularity as a potential nutritional product with numerous health benefits. Wheat grass is a complete food with 70 per cent chlorophyll, vitamins A, C and E, bio flavonoids, minerals (iron, calcium and magnesium) and 17 amino acids. Wheat grass strengthens the immune system.

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Published

2007-11-01

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Usha, P., Sharan, S., & Nagarathna, T. K. (2007). Study of Functional Properties and Nutrient Composition of Wheat Grass (<i>Triticum aestivum</i>) Juice Powder. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 44(11), 527–531. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6147

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Volume 44, Issue 11, November 2007

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