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http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/7957| Title: | Chemical Composition and Functional Properties of Protein Concentrate from Selected Cowpea Seeds in Nigeria |
| Authors: | James, S Anuonye, JC Mudi, H Ede, BE James, SA Yusuf, J Audu, Y |
| Keywords: | Cowpea seeds; Protein Concentrate; Chemical Composition; Functional Properties |
| Issue Date: | 16-Jul-2016 |
| Publisher: | EC-NUTRITION |
| Citation: | 6 |
| Series/Report no.: | 4;3 |
| Abstract: | Cowpea protein concentrates were extracted by isoelectric precipitation from four local cowpea seeds (Achishuru, Dan-Borno, Dan-Kurmi and Danila) in Nigeria and designated as samples A, B, C and D respectively. The samples were evaluated for their chemi cal composition and functional characteristics. Samples had significantly (p < 0.05) high crude protein (75.50 to 86.00%) and low fat content (0.01 to 0.07%). Samples A, C and D compared favorably in proximate parameters, sodium, potassium and iron contents. The essential amino acids of sample A (30.26g/16g) was significantly (p < 0.05) high, followed by samples B (28.11g/16g) and C (27.22g/16g) while sample D (24.90g/16g) had the lowest value. Samples were not significantly (p > 0.05) different in functional properties measured except in nitrogen solubility where sample D was significantly (p < 0.05) high. High nutrient composition of sample A suggest its application in food formulation requiring high nutrient density. |
| URI: | http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/7957 |
| Appears in Collections: | Food Science & Technology |
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