Research on Nutritional Characteristics, Cooking Properties, and Development Trends of Quinoa

LI Juan; LI Jian; MA Pengfei; YANG Qingli

doi:10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb2025-0541

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Chin Agric Sci Bull ›› 2026, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (10) : 211-218. DOI: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb2025-0541

Research on Nutritional Characteristics, Cooking Properties, and Development Trends of Quinoa

LI Juan ¹ ,
LI Jian ¹ ,
MA Pengfei ¹ ,
YANG Qingli ²

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To systematically elucidate the core nutritional value and industrial development status of quinoa, and to promote the comprehensive quality upgrading of the quinoa industry, this study presented a systematic review of quinoa’s nutritional characteristics in terms of proteins, carbohydrates, unsaturated fatty acids, gluten, and functional bioactive components. It further analyzed the physical and sensory characteristics, cooking and processing properties, as well as the application prospects in traditional and modern food systems of red, white, and black quinoa. Furthermore, leveraging data on trademark registration volume and registered classification categories up to April 2025, the study traced the development dynamics of the quinoa industry, elaborated on core constraints in current industrial development and product R&D, including constrained germplasm resources, insufficient innovation capacity, underdeveloped high-yield and adaptive cultivation technologies, a relatively weak scientific research foundation, and backward production, circulation, and processing capabilities. And the targeted development strategies were put forward. The study aims to facilitate the establishment of a health-centered and sustainable quinoa food industry ecosystem, and position quinoa as a significant commercial opportunity and growth engine in the future food market.

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quinoa / nutritional characteristics / cooking properties / food product development / development trends

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LI Juan , LI Jian , MA Pengfei , et al. Research on Nutritional Characteristics, Cooking Properties, and Development Trends of Quinoa[J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin. 2026, 42(10): 211-218 https://doi.org/10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb2025-0541

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