Legumes are an essential food source worldwide. Their high-quality proteins, complex
carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and relatively low-fat content make these an important …

Five cassava genotypes Rayong 5, Kaesetsart 50 (KU50), Rayong 2, Hanatee and KMUL 36-
YOO2 (YOO2), were used in this study. Investigations showed that cassava contained 9.2 …

The objective of this research was to study the chemical compositions, functional properties,
and microstructure of partially defatted flours (PDF, 12–15% fat, dry basis (db)) and totally …

Winner of the 2005 Klinger Book Award Presented by The Society for Economic Botany.
Florida Ethnobotany provides a cross-cultural examination of how the state s native plants …

Developing countries are under the clutch of malnutrition due to a lack of protein rich food.
Protein supply can be broadened by exploration and exploitation of alternative legume …

Nutritionally potential under explored wild legumes viz., Canavalia cathartica and Canavalia
maritima are widely distributed in mangroves and sand dunes, respectively, in Southwest …

Because of its high protein content, Jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) is a promising
alternative protein source. However, the utilization of Jack bean is limited due to the long …

Sixteen mung bean varieties were studied for their proximate composition and protein
isolates' properties. A wide range of variation was observed: crude protein content ranged …

Lentil, generally known as poor man's' meat due to its high protein value is also a good
source of dietary fiber, antioxidants and vitamins along with fast cooking characteristics. It …

Unconventional legumes are promising in terms of nutrition, providing food security,
agricultural development and in crop rotation in developing countries. The wild legume …