Effect of Soaking and Cooking on Mimosine Content of Leucaena Seeds

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  • Department of Biochemistry, Rural Medical College, Loni - 413 736 ,IN
  • Department of Biochemistry, Rural Medical College, Loni - 413 736 ,IN

Abstract

Leucaena leucocephala seed is a rich source of protein, calcium, phosphorus and iron. The seeds have good amino acid availability and are rich in β carotene and other vitamins. However, the seeds apart from trypsin inhibitor and tanin, contains a toxic amino acid mimosine, (B - N. (3 hydroxy-4-oxopyridyl) amino propionic acid), which limits the use of seeds as a supplement of protein.

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Published

1989-11-01

How to Cite

Navathar, M. S., & Jangle, S. N. (1989). Effect of Soaking and Cooking on Mimosine Content of Leucaena Seeds. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 26(11), 341–344. Retrieved from https://www.informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/13669