Nutritional composition and health benefits of peas—a bibliometric research

Pea ( Pisum sativum L.) is a nutritious legume with health benefits, gaining attention as a functional food. Bibliometric studies use quantitative methods to assess research trends, gaps, and future directions. The main objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the fragmente...

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Published inFrontiers in nutrition (Lausanne) Vol. 12; p. 1550142
Main Authors Akin, Melekşen, Eyduran, Sadiye Peral, Mileševic, Jelena, Pavlovic, Suzana, Orahovac, Amil, Vasconcelos, Marta W., Knez, Marija
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 14.05.2025
Subjects
analysis
network analysis
Nutrition
performance analysis
Pisum sativum
science mapping
network analysis
science mapping
analysis
Pisum sativum
performance analysis
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Summary:Pea ( Pisum sativum L.) is a nutritious legume with health benefits, gaining attention as a functional food. Bibliometric studies use quantitative methods to assess research trends, gaps, and future directions. The main objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the fragmented literature on the nutritional profiles and health benefits of peas using a bibliometric approach. The analysis examined publications from 2013 to 2023, revealing trends in publication volume, author productivity, and international collaboration. Publications peaked in 2015, focusing on topics such as dietary fibers, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and antinutrients affecting mineral bioavailability. Over the decade, the annual growth rate was 3.25%. The University of Saskatchewan produced the most influential research, with Warkentin TD as the most productive author. Canada and Poland had the highest number of publications, with the USA, China, and India following. Six major international co-authorship networks were identified, highlighting significant collaborations between countries. Key research themes included antioxidants, protein, fiber, and phytate in peas. This study provides a strong foundation for future integrated research, helping to better understand the potential of peas as a functional food and guiding more targeted studies to address current knowledge gaps across various disciplines.
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Edited by: Ahmet Yemenicioğlu, Izmir Institute of Technology, Türkiye
Surabhi Pandey, Harcourt Butler Technical University, India
Reviewed by: Khetan Shevkani, Central University of Punjab, India
ISSN:2296-861X
2296-861X
DOI:10.3389/fnut.2025.1550142