Annatto seed residue (Bixa orellana L.): nutritional quality

Considering that annatto seeds are rich in protein, the present work aimed to evaluate the biological quality of this nutrient in the meal residue originating from annatto seed processing. We determined the general composition, mineral levels, amino acid composition and chemical scores, antinutritio...

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Main Authors: Melissa Alessandra Valério, Maria Isabel Lima Ramos, José Antônio Braga Neto, Maria Lígia Rodrigues Macedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos 2015-06-01
Series:Food Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612015000200326&lng=en&tlng=en