Antioxidant Capacity and Phytonutrient Content in the Seed Coat and Cotyledon of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from Various Regions in Mexico

Antioxidant Capacity and Phytonutrient Content in the Seed Coat and Cotyledon of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from Various Regions in Mexico

The common bean is a good source of protein and bioactive substances giving it a large antioxidant capacity. The extensive variability of bean genotypes creates the need to characterize them with regard to their nutritional value as a tool in biofortification programs. The purpose of this study was...

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Main Authors: Celia Chávez-Mendoza, Karla Ivonne Hernández-Figueroa, Esteban Sánchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
common bean
Mexico
minerals
seed coat
cotyledon
nutraceuticals
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/8/1/5

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