Journal of Northern Agriculture ›› 2026, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (4): 52-58.doi: 10.12190/j.issn.2096-1197.2026.04.06

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Research progress on the nutritional components of highland barley and its development and application

ZHANG Yafeng1,2,3, SHI Zeming1, HE Lianzhen2,3, YAO Zhen2,3, DAI Lu2,3   

  1. 1. College of Earth and Planetary Sciences,Chengdu University of Technology,Chengdu 610059,China;
    2. The Fifth Institute of Geological Exploration of Qinghai Province,Xining 810099,China;
    3. Qinghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Selenium-rich Resources Utilization,Xining 810099,China
  • Received:2026-03-30 Online:2026-08-20 Published:2026-10-09

Abstract: Highland barley is an important food crop with tolerance to cold and drought and strong adaptability. It is rich in proteins,carbohydrates,vitamins,and contains functional active ingredients such as β-glucan,polyphenols,and γ-aminobutyric acid. It displays functions such as blood lipid regulation,antioxidant activity,and cardiovascular protection,and has currently been applied in fields such as food,medicine,and feed. This paper reviews the nutritional components and functional active ingredients of highland barley,and elaborates on the current status of its development and application,aiming to provide a reference for the efficient utilization of highland barley resources and industrial upgrading.

Key words: Highland barley, Nutritional components, Functional active ingredients, Development and application

CLC Number: 

  • S512.3