Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of seeds of different cultivars of mungbean

Authors :: Anwar, F.
Latif, S.
Przybylski, R.
Sultana, B.
Ashraf, M.
Source :: Journal of Food Science. Sept, 2007, Vol. 72 Issue 7, S503-S510
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: A study describes the chemical composition, as well as the antioxidant activity of the seeds of different cultivars of mungbeans. Mungbeans are found to have a good antioxidant activity and hence can be a potential source of nutraceuticals and functional foods.

Subjects :: Antioxidants -- Research
Carotenes -- Chemical properties
Cowpea -- Composition
Fatty acids -- Chemical properties
Functional foods -- Composition
Business
Food/cooking/nutrition

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