Nutritional and bioactive characteristics of Ayocote bean (Phaseolus coccienus L.): An underutilized legume harvested in Mexico

Nutritional and bioactive characteristics of Ayocote bean (Phaseolus coccienus L.): An underutilized legume harvested in Mexico

Nutritional composition, content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of the four Mexican varieties of Ayocote beans (Phaseolus coccineus L.) were studied. Ayocote beans were found to be a promising source of proteins, carbohydrates, fibre and minerals. Sucrose (55.6–62.2 g/kg) and stach...

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Main Authors: Alejandra Nabil Alvarado-López, Leobardo Manuel Gómez-Oliván, J. Basilio Heredia, Ramiro Baeza-Jiménez, Hugo Sergio Garcia-Galindo, Leticia Xochitl Lopez-Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:CyTA - Journal of Food
Subjects:
antioxidant activity
ayocote bean
nutritional composition
phenolic compounds
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2019.1571530

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2019.1571530

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