Zrnate stročnice v prehrani

Authors

Blaž Cigić (ed.)
University of Ljubljana, Biotehnical Faculty
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9539-1504
Silva Grobelnik Mlakar (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0832-6817
Darja Kocjan Ačko (ed.)
University of Ljubljana, Biotehnical Faculty
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8962-0737

Keywords:

grain legumes, human nutrition, soybean, nutritional value, processing, micronutrients, macronutrients, foods

Synopsis

Grain Legumes in Human Nutrition. The monograph, entitled Grain legumes in human nutrition, deals with various aspects of the inclusion of grain legumes in human diet. A historical overview of the use of legumes and the factors contributing to the growing demand for their production is provided. The high nutritional value of legumes related to macronutrient composition and vitamin and mineral content is presented. Processing of legumes is the necessary step to improve the availability of nutrients and reduce the content of undesirable substances. In addition to milling and thermal treatment, nutritional value can also be improved by fermentation and sprouting. The publication describes in detail the use of soy in Asian cuisine, where it forms the basis of the daily diet. In Slovenia, more and more legume products can be found on store shelves. The great potential that legumes have in human nutrition has been recognized by many entrepreneurs and some success stories are presented in the monograph. Locally grown legumes contribute to better food security and higher quality.

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Author Biographies

Blaž Cigić (ed.), University of Ljubljana, Biotehnical Faculty

Prof. Blaž Cigić is a University Professor of Biochemistry at the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, where he teaches in various university and master's degree programmes. His research work is mainly focused on the field of food chemistry, where he deals with the methodology of antioxidant assays and ways to improve and evaluate the nutritional value of foods of plant origin. He is actively involved in the activities of the Slovenian Biochemical Society and the Slovenian Nutrition Society.

Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: blaz.cigic@bf.uni-lj.si

Silva Grobelnik Mlakar (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Doc. dr. Silva Grobelnik Mlakar works at the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences Sciences of the University of Maribor. Her field of research is also postharvest technologies and the quality of food produced from vegetables and field crops. She participates in various national and international projects and comities in the field of agriculture.

Hoče, Slovenia. E-mail: silva.grobelnik@um.si

Darja Kocjan Ačko (ed.), University of Ljubljana, Biotehnical Faculty

Darja Kocjan Ačko, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the field of Agriculture and Pasture. She works as a university lecturer and is the head of the Group for agriculture at the University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Agronomy. She has written many scientific, professional and popular articles and has appeared in many agricultural broadcasts, raising awareness and attention to biologically balanced crop production, promoting the inclusion of forgotten and new crops in crop rotation, especially grain legumes, and advocating the importance of self-sufficiency in terms of crop yields and seed production for sowing.

Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: darja.kocjan.acko@bf.uni-lj.si

Published

March 31, 2022

Details about the available publication format: PDF

PDF

ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-286-525-2

COBISS.SI ID (00)

Date of first publication (11)

2022-03-31

Details about the available publication format: Softback (Free)

Softback (Free)

ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-286-556-6

COBISS.SI ID (00)

Date of first publication (11)

2022-03-31

Physical Dimensions

21cm x 21cm x 0.4cm

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