The prospects of emmer as a raw material for alternative drinks

Abstract

According to analytical studies, today there is a surge in interest in herbal drinks, alternative to dairy. A promising raw material is spelt, the increased interest in which is explained by the ecological purity, unpretentiousness, nutritional value and functional properties of the cereal. The article presents the results of a study of the amount of basic nutrients in spelt grain of the Fleece variety grown in 2022 in the Altai Territory of Russia. The mass fraction of protein in it was 15.40%, fat — 3.20%, ash content — 1.80%, carbohydrate content is 69.25% of which starch is 62.80% in terms of dry matter. The analysis of the few available literature data on the chemical composition and functional properties of spelt Triticum dicoccum is presented. The content of the components in it varies in a wide range depending on agrotechnical and climatic factors. The range of nutrients in grain: proteins — 8.70–22.90%; lipids — 0.99–3.80%; carbohydrates — 68.20–83.22%. Cereal is characterized by a high concentration of essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins B, E, carotenoids and phenolic compounds (their amount is shown in the article). The low glycemic index makes it possible to recommend spelt to diabetics. The antioxidant activity, antidiabetic, hypocholesterolemic and anti-carcinogenic properties of Triticum dicoccum are due to the content of tocopherols, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, dietary fibers, etc. in culture. biologically active components. Due to the valuable chemical composition and functional properties of the grain, spelt can be the basis of drinks for dietary nutrition. It can also be used for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, cancer and others.