Review article
https://doi.org/10.33128/k.67.2.7
Purslane (Portulaca olearcea l.): a new komponent in animal feed
Ana Aračić Grubač
; Hrvatski veterinarski institut, Veterinarski zavod VinkovcI, Vinkovci, Hrvatska
Šimun Naletilić
; Hrvatski veterinarski institut Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Stipo Benak
; Papuk Našice d.o.o, Hrvatska
Matija Domaćinović
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Osijek
Ivana Prakatur
orcid.org/0000-0002-6768-8095
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Osijek
Danijela Samac
orcid.org/0000-0001-9277-3710
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Osijek
Dalida Galović
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Osijek
Ljubica Pastuović
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Osijek
Abstract
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) is a widely distributed annual plant known for its adaptability and rapid growth. Although considered a weed, it possesses numerous nutritional and medicinal properties. This plant contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids and alkaloids. Purslane is traditionally known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, and antidiabetic properties. Its effect on animal health is significant, especially on the digestive system, liver, and lipid metabolism. It helps increase the concentration of high-density lipoproteins while lowering the concentration of low-density lipoproteins and total cholesterol. Additionally, it improves the balance of gut microbiota, reducing the number of pathogenic bacteria and increasing the number of beneficial bacteria. Furthermore, it positively affects domestic animals’ growth and feed conversion, resulting in better weight gain and higher-quality products with a more favorable fat composition and improved texture. Among other things, purslane extracts exhibit antibacterial and antifungal properties. When combined with other plants, it acts synergistically. To date, no poisoning incidents with purslane have been recorded. Cultivation features such as adaptability, drought resistance, and soil quality improvement further highlight its potential in sustainable agriculture. In light of the above, the aim of this paper is to synthesize available data on the cultivation characteristics, nutritional values, and potentials of purslane, with a special focus on its effects in the context of animal health and productivity.
Keywords
Portulaca oleracea; bioactive compounds; medicinal properties; animal nutrition
Hrčak ID:
343830
URI
Publication date:
12.1.2026.
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