![]() Mung beans are a good source of energy, proteins, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. ![]() Legume seeds contain 20-25% protein, which is 2-3 times higher than the content in cereals, and have therefore been considered as leading candidates for protein supply to malnourished areas of the world. ![]() The data show that, in terms of both quality and quantity, the Desi chickpea cultivars can serve as a significant source of essential amino acids, essential fatty acids and trace minerals to meet the demand of populations living in Punjab Province of Pakistan. The analysis showed almost similar proportions of biochemical constituents among all cultivars. The levels of some of the anti-nutritional factors were also determined. Fatty acid profile indicated unsaturated fatty acids as major fatty acids in all cultivars. The distribution patterns of various amino acids in these cultivars suggested sulfur-containing amino acids as limiting amino acids. Despite variations, potassium and manganese were noted as being present in highest and lowest concentrations, respectively, in all cultivars. Mineral composition showed that sufficient amounts of Ca, P, K, Cu, Zn and Mg were present to meet the macronutrient and micronutrient demand in human diets. ![]() Variability was observed among investigated cultivars in terms of physical characteristics of seeds, such as seed size, seed volume, seed density, hydration capacity, hydration index, swelling capacity and swelling index. Four indigenous Desi chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) cultivars grown in the Punjab Province of Pakistan have been analyzed to determine and compare their nutritional and compositional properties and to assess their role in human nutrition. ![]()
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