Review article

Pseudocereals in a gluten-free diet

Authors

• • Vesna Gojković Cvjetković
  • University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Technology Zvornik, 75400 Zvornik, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• • Željka Marjanović-Balaban
  • University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Forestry, 78000 Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• • Biljana Srdić Gojković
  • University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Economics, 78000 Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• • Danijela Rajić
  • University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Technology Zvornik, 75400 Zvornik, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• • Milan Vukic
  • University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Technology Zvornik, 75400 Zvornik, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• • Milenko Smiljanić
  • University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Technology Zvornik, 75400 Zvornik, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

Gluten-containing food products cause allergic reactions and intolerance in sensitive individuals, i.e., celiac disease or gluten enteropathy. Celiac disease is a disease of the immune system in which gluten is recognized as a harmful agent. The only therapy for people sensitive to gluten is a gluten-free diet. Due to their gluten-free status and suitability for a gluten-free diet, pseudocereals have played a significant role. Their grains enhance nutritional quality and are nutrient-dense. Iron, magnesium, fiber, protein, and other nutrients are abundant in them. Buckwheat, amaranth, millet, and quinoa are the most significant pseudocereals. Due to their high nutritional content and lack of gluten, pseudocereals have become a staple of the gluten-free diet for those with gluten-related illnesses in recent years.

Keywords: pseudocereals, quinoa, millet, amaranth, buckwheat, gluten-free diet

How to Cite: Gojković Cvjetković, V. , Marjanović-Balaban, Ž. , Srdić Gojković, B. , Rajić, D. , Vukic, M. & Smiljanić, M. (2024) “Pseudocereals in a gluten-free diet”, Journal of Engineering & Processing Management. 16(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.61458/jepm.2024.210