Publications by authors named "Imane Boukhers"
(cassava) roots is a major food crop for its energy content. Leaves contain nutrients and demonstrate biological properties but remain undervalorized. In order to develop a bioguided optimization of cassava nutrition-health properties, we compared the phytochemistry and bioactive potential of cassava root flour extract (CF) with cassava flour extract enriched with 30% leaves powder (CFL).
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- The study investigates the nutritional composition and health benefits of orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP) flour, which is a source of energy and beta-carotene.
- The research focuses on the flour’s antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties, particularly its impact on pro-inflammatory cytokines in murine macrophages.
- Findings reveal high levels of fiber, minerals, and polyphenols in OFSP flour, indicating potential for helping manage metabolic diseases linked to low-grade inflammation.
(1) Background: , cassava, is an essential food crop for human consumption in many parts of the world. Besides the wide use of its roots, cassava leaves have been used locally as green vegetables and for medicinal purposes. However, nutritional health data regarding cassava leaves is limited, therefore we investigated its composition and associated potential bioactivity interest for human health.
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