Canavanine Content Quantification in Processed Bitter Vetch (<i>Vicia ervilia</i>) and Its Application as Flour in Breads: An Analysis of Nutritional and Sensory Attributes

Bitter vetch (<i>Vicia ervilia</i> Willd.) is a traditional Mediterranean–West Asian legume, mainly used as livestock feed because of its toxic non-proteinogenic amino acid, canavanine. However, historical sources suggest its past human consumption. Currently, bitter vetch is a minor cro...

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Published in:Foods
Main Authors: Adi Nudel, Shahal Abbo, Zohar Kerem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-08-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/16/2528