Oloyo, R. A. (2004) Physical properties, chemical composition and nutritional quality of two cultivars of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.). West African Journal of Nutrition, 7 (1). pp. 34-38.
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Abstract
Physical properties, chemical composition and nutritional quality potentials of the seeds of two cultivars of Cajanus cajan were studied. Differences between the two cultivars were less pronounced except in their contents of calcium, phosphorus, phytic acid, trypsin inhibitory activity and glutelins. In addition, both cultivars contained valuable nutrients and food energy comparable to those of the commonly consumed seed legumes. Presence of tannins, phytic acid, oxalate, phenolics and trypsin inhibitors in the seeds may not constitute any problem in the utilization of the nutrients once the seeds are subjected to processing involving either heat treatment, soaking, dehulling and germination or their combination before consumption.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > QD Chemistry S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Dr J. Soyemi |
| Date Deposited: | 31 May 2020 06:04 |
| Last Modified: | 31 May 2020 06:04 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/288 |
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