Comparative growth, biochemical and sensory analyses reveal the feasibility of large-scale development of selenium-enriched Tartary buckwheat sprouts

Abstract

Selenium is an essential trace element in the human diet and has anti-aging, anti-tumor, and immunity boosting effects. In this study, the effects of selenium on Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum L.) sprouts were investigated. A suitable concentration of selenium had no adverse effects on the growth of Tartary buckwheat seedlings. The soluble sugar, protein, total flavonoid, and total phenol concentrations in the selenium-treated sprouts were higher than those in the untreated control sprouts. Electronic tongue measurements indicated that the taste characteristics, especially the sweetness and umami, of the selenium-treated and untreated groups were significantly different. Sensory analysis showed that selenium-treated Tartary buckwheat sprouts had good acceptability. Selenium-enriched Tartary buckwheat sprouts are a promising product, both in terms of flavor and as a useful source of selenium to increase human dietary intake.

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“…Se is one of the essential nutrients in the human body, which can regulate the synthesis of glutathione peroxidase in the body, and protect cells apart from damage and maintain the function of cell membranes. At the same time, Se is also irreplaceable in the body's immune function, and has the effects of enhancing human immunity, anti-aging, and anti-tumor (Nguyen et al, 2022;. Related studies have found that Se supplementation is important for animal and human health as well as for ecological improvement (Liu et al, 2022).…”