Canary seed, phalaris canariensis, its use for human consumption

Abstract

In Central America, the grain of Phalaris canariensis is imported as food for ornamental birds, there are no references that it is processed for human consumption. The seeds have a large number of medicinal virtues such as control of: obesity, triglycerides and blood pressure. This article shows that the canary seed milk, although it is a product that is already sold in exclusive markets, has the potential to be produced in small local industries. This thematic review, carried out on a specialized database, will be a contribution to new agribusiness ventures in the region that want to produce new healthy and nutritious foods.