Bamboo Leaves: Exploring the Nutritional and Antioxidant Profile of the New Age Functional Food in Bambusa vulgaris and Bambusa tulda

Bamboo Leaves: Exploring the Nutritional and Antioxidant Profile of the New Age Functional Food in Bambusa vulgaris and Bambusa tulda

Authors

  •   Poonam Singhal   Department of Nutrition, St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad
  •   Santosh Satya   Department of Nutrition, St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad
  •   S.N. Naik   Department of Nutrition, St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2024/v150i2/169575

Keywords:

Bamboo Leaves, Fodder, Functional Food, Protein, Fiber, Antioxidant.

Abstract

Bamboos, which are considered beneficial for the environment, generates livelihood and provides food and fodder to humans and live stocks in many parts of the world. In the present paper leaves of two species of bamboo viz., Bambusa vulgaris Schard. ExJ.C.Welden and B. tulda Roxb., possibly a viable supplement of traditional fodder, were selected and studied for their nutritional composition and antioxidant activity using the standard methods. It is found that the leaves of these two species are good in nutritional composition especially in their protein and fiber content and possess good antioxidant properties which can ensure to be a promising alternative fodder for the ruminant livestock or wildlife during the times of food insecurity.

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Published

2024-02-01

How to Cite

Singhal, P., Satya, S., & Naik, S. (2024). Bamboo Leaves: Exploring the Nutritional and Antioxidant Profile of the New Age Functional Food in <i>Bambusa vulgaris</i> and <i>Bambusa tulda</i>. Indian Forester, 150(2), 114–118. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2024/v150i2/169575
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