Physicochemical characteristics, nutritional composition and bioactive compounds in three varieties of Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz y Pavón): A review

Malpartida Yapias R.J.; Adama Astete J.; Cajachagua Uscuchagua Y.; Rosales Sánchez M.C. · Revista Tecnologica Espol (2022) · DOI: 10.37815/rte.v34n2.891

Resumen

The mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pavón) is an Andean tuber that is grown in the high Andean lands of South America, it is a resistant plant that requires little fertilizer and is resistant to nematodes and various pests, it is part of the native diet and is It is considered a very nutritious food. However, its usefulness is diminishing and it is not widely consumed in society, since the elderly are the ones who consume it the most. In this study, the objective of the research is to collect information on the physicochemical characteristics, nutritional composition and bioactive compounds in the three varieties of mashua: black, purple and yellow. For this reason, a systematic search was carried out in scientific databases such as Science Direct, Elsiver, Scielo, Wiley Online and academic Google; in addition to collecting information from repositories and books; where results were obtained from high levels of nutrients such as proteins present in the black mashua, carbohydrates in the yellow variety and phosphorus in purple; it also has outstanding physicochemical characteristics in the purple and black mashua, antioxidant activity, bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and glucosinolates identified in the three varieties. These compounds play a fundamental role in the prevention of cancer and other neurodegenerative diseases. Likewise, this tuber contributes to the food industry by developing viable products for commercial promotion that meet the nutritional and healthy expectations of consumers.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma Altoandina de Tarma