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¹Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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Tartary buckwheat, a cold- and drought-tolerant crop, offers health benefits from its rich nutrients. Processing conditions can influence its beneficial flavonoid content, specifically rutin and quercetin.

Keywords:

Tartary buckwheat anti-virus flavonoids phenolic substances proteins retrograde starch

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Nutritional Science
Biochemistry

Background:

Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) is cultivated in Asia and Europe, known for its resilience to cold and drought.
It possesses valuable nutritional components like resistant starch, minerals, proteins, and phenolic compounds.
These compounds are linked to preventing chronic diseases such as hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular issues, and gallstones.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the health benefits and nutritional profile of Tartary buckwheat.
To analyze the variability of key flavonoids, rutin and quercetin, in Tartary buckwheat.
To understand the enzymatic conversion of rutin to quercetin and the impact of processing on this conversion.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of Tartary buckwheat samples from various origins and plant parts.
Enzymatic assays to study the activity of rutinosidase.
Assessment of high-temperature treatments on flavonoid stability during processing.

Main Results:

Significant variability in rutin and quercetin content was observed across different Tartary buckwheat samples.
The enzyme rutinosidase facilitates the conversion of rutin to quercetin post-milling when mixed with water.
High-temperature processing of wet Tartary buckwheat effectively inhibits this rutin to quercetin conversion.

Conclusions:

Tartary buckwheat is a valuable crop with significant health-promoting compounds.
Processing methods, particularly temperature control during wet processing, are crucial for preserving the integrity of beneficial flavonoids like rutin.