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© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

Root and tuber vegetables—such as beetroot (Beta vulgaris), carrot (Daucus carota), cassava (Manihot esculenta), potato (Solanum tuberosum), taro (Colocasia esculenta), and Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)—are increasingly recognized not only for their nutritional value but also for their richness in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, dietary fiber, resistant starch, and prebiotic carbohydrates that exhibit varying levels of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and glycemic-regulating properties. Incorporating these vegetables into baked goods offers both functional and technological benefits, such as improved moisture retention, reduced acrylamide formation, and suitability for gluten-free formulations. The processing conditions can significantly influence the stability and bioavailability of these bioactive components, while the presence of antinutritional factors—such as phytates, cyanogenic glycosides, and FODMAPs (fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols)—needs careful optimization. The structured narrative literature review approach allowed collecting studies that examine both the beneficial and potential drawbacks of tuber-based ingredients. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the chemical composition, health-promoting effects, and technological roles of edible tubers in bakery applications, also addressing current challenges related to processing, formulation, and consumer acceptance. Special emphasis is placed on the valorization of tuber by-products, enhancement of functional properties, and the promotion of sustainable food systems using zero-waste strategies.

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Title
Edible Tubers as a Source of Bioactive Compounds in Baked Goods: Benefits and Drawbacks
Author
Wiśniewski Rafał 1 ; Pejcz Ewa 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Harasym Joanna 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Department of Biotechnology and Food Analysis, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, Komandorska 118/120, 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland; [email protected] (R.W.); [email protected] (J.H.) 
 Department of Biotechnology and Food Analysis, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, Komandorska 118/120, 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland; [email protected] (R.W.); [email protected] (J.H.), Adaptive Food Systems Accelerator-Science Centre, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland 
First page
2838
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
14203049
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3229153271
Copyright
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.