A Comprehensive Analysis on Nutritional and Antioxidant Characteristics of a Traditional Roasted Maize Flour (Furniko) of Pontic Greeks: Comparative Study to Related Flour Products

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Furniko flour (FF) is a traditional roasted flour derived from a maize landrace, commonly consumed by Greeks of Pontic origin in the northern regions of Greece. Despite its perceived nutritional benefits, there is a lack of scientific data to support and highlight its value. This study aimed to compare the nutritional, physicochemical, anti-nutritional, functional, and antioxidant characteristics of FF with those of traditional and non-traditional types of maize flour. Furniko flour (FF) presented the highest values for protein (10.86 ± 0.36 g/100 g), fat (5.05 ± 0.08 g/100 g), K (539.93 mg/100 g), Mg (126.38 mg/100 g), P (296.4 mg/100 g), Zn (2.44 mg/100 g), and total phenolic content (TPC) (156 mg GAE/100 g). However, FF exhibited lower levels of Fe (3.83 mg/100 g), carbohydrates (70.55 ± 0.24 g/100 g), and antioxidant activity (0.27 ± 0.02 µmol of TE/g) than other types of flour examined. Furniko’s functional properties make it an excellent source for porridges, while its low content of antinutrients reduces the possibility of low bioavailability of Fe, Zn, Mg, and Ca. Due to its significant and functional characteristics, Furniko flour could be considered an important material in the food industry, especially in bakery goods and health-oriented foods like energy bars, breakfast cereals, and gluten-free pasta. More research is needed, however, to thoroughly investigate its dietary potential and compatibility with other components.

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Keramaris, A., Papadopoulos, V., Kasapidou, E., & Mitlianga, P. (2023). A Comprehensive Analysis on Nutritional and Antioxidant Characteristics of a Traditional Roasted Maize Flour (Furniko) of Pontic Greeks: Comparative Study to Related Flour Products. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 78(2), 476–482. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11130-023-01078-2

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