Cereal Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds, and Their Health Impact

Dear Colleagues,

Cereals (e.g., rice, wheat, barley, and maize) have been staple foods for millennia, providing essential macro- and micronutrients and a diverse range of bioactive compounds. Their macronutrient profile includes digestible and nondigestible carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids varying in amount and structure depending on the grain and process history. Cereals are important sources of B-vitamins, iron, zinc, and magnesium, with processing also playing a key role in their bioaccessibility. Beyond nutrients, cereals contain various bioactive compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Research groups around the world are exploring additional compounds, health benefits, and responses to processing. This topic aims to concentrate a portion of the current research on increased discoverability and impact.   

Dr. Elisa Karkle
Dr. Valentina Trinetta
Dr. Rosana Colussi
Dr. Ling Sun
Topic Editors