Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.), an annual dicotyledonous herbaceous crop of the Amaranthaceae family, has received significant attention for its ability to thrive under harsh environmental conditions. Its rich nutritional profile and diverse bioactive compounds have led to a global increase in its cultivation and consumption. These phytocompounds provide beneficial effects against a plethora of health conditions. This review aims to provide updated information on quinoa, emphasizing its health benefits, nutritional composition, phytochemistry, industrial applications, and potential to address food insecurity. Numerous studies have highlighted the potential health benefits of quinoa against diabetes, oxidative stress, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and cancer. Besides its health benefits, recent evidence about the potential of quinoa in tackling food insecurity and novel approaches for improving the taste profile of quinoa have been discussed. Furthermore, industrial applications of quinoa, particularly as a functional ingredient in different industries, animal feed, and packaging material, have been explored. Nonetheless, its clinical efficiency and other applications remain controversial, underscoring the need for further in-depth studies.

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藜麦：一种未被充分利用的假谷物，具有广阔的健康和工业效益

藜麦 （Chenopodium quinoa Willd.） 是苋科一年生双子叶草本作物，因其在恶劣环境条件下茁壮成长的能力而受到广泛关注。其丰富的营养成分和多样化的生物活性化合物导致其种植和消费量在全球范围内增加。这些植物化合物对多种健康状况有益。本综述旨在提供有关藜麦的最新信息，强调其健康益处、营养成分、植物化学、工业应用以及解决粮食不安全问题的潜力。许多研究强调了藜麦对糖尿病、氧化应激、肥胖、高血压、心血管疾病、炎症和癌症的潜在健康益处。除了对健康有益外，最近还讨论了关于藜麦在解决粮食不安全方面的潜力以及改善藜麦味道的新方法的证据。此外，已经探索了藜麦的工业应用，特别是作为不同行业、动物饲料和包装材料的功能性成分。尽管如此，其临床效率和其他应用仍然存在争议，这凸显了进一步深入研究的必要性。