The gut microbiota, a complex ecosystem of microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal
tract (GI), plays a crucial role in maintaining metabolic health and influencing disease …

Background Vigna unguiculata, belonging to the Fabaceae family, commonly known as
cowpea is an important edible legume, distributed mainly across the African and Asian …

The physicochemical, functional, thermal properties and in vitro digestibility of flours from
germinated Bambara groundnut (BGN) were monitored over 72 h. In a time dependent …

This study aimed to develop novel gluten-free snacks from rice flour, cowpea and whey
protein concentrate (WPC) enriched with bioactive and antioxidant properties. The effects of …

Starch is a naturally occurring material showing high potential for use in food packaging
because of its low cost, natural abundance and high biodegradability. Over the years …

Silicon (Si) is beneficial in mitigating drought stress in plants. Although the effect of Si on
plant growth and development has been addressed, there is little knowledge about Si …

Native starches are not suitable for industrial use and must be modified for improved
functionality. In this study, the effect of moisture preconditioning and infrared heating time on …

In recent years, owing to the rise in awareness regarding sustainability challenges
associated with meat production, the trend of plant protein‐based meat substitutes as the …

Information on the resistant starch (RS) of the common bean seed, its concentration and
health effects are scarce. RS is a starch fraction partly resistant to the digestive enzymes …

Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis is an important derivative cultivar of cowpea
planted widely in China, and popularly known as “Yard-long bean”. There is lack of research …