Polyphenols, Saponins and Phytosterols in Lentils and Their Health Benefits: An Overview

• Main Authors: Ahmed M. Mustafa (Author), Doaa Abouelenein (Author), Laura Acquaticci (Author), Laura Alessandroni (Author), Simone Angeloni (Author), Germana Borsetta (Author), Giovanni Caprioli (Author), Franks Kamgang Nzekoue (Author), Gianni Sagratini (Author), Sauro Vittori (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i> L.) is one of the most important legumes (family, Fabaceae). It is a natural functional food rich in many bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, saponins and phytosterols. Several studies have demonstrated that the consumption of lentils is potentiall...