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. 2018 Jun;73(2):108-115.
doi: 10.1007/s11130-018-0660-7.

Nutritional Value of Commercial Protein-Rich Plant Products

Pirjo Mattila  1 , Sari Mäkinen  2 , Merja Eurola  2 , Taina Jalava  2 , Juha-Matti Pihlava  2 , Jarkko Hellström  2 , Anne Pihlanto  2
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Nutritional Value of Commercial Protein-Rich Plant Products

Pirjo Mattila et al. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

The goal of this work was to analyze nutritional value of various minimally processed commercial products of plant protein sources such as faba bean (Vicia faba), lupin (Lupinus angustifolius), rapeseed press cake (Brassica rapa/napus subsp. Oleifera), flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum), oil hemp seed (Cannabis sativa), buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), and quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa). Basic composition and various nutritional components like amino acids, sugars, minerals, and dietary fiber were determined. Nearly all the samples studied could be considered as good sources of essential amino acids, minerals and dietary fiber. The highest content of crude protein (over 30 g/100 g DW) was found in faba bean, blue lupin and rapeseed press cake. The total amount of essential amino acids (EAA) ranged from 25.8 g/16 g N in oil hemp hulls to 41.5 g/16 g N in pearled quinoa. All the samples studied have a nutritionally favorable composition with significant health benefit potential. Processing (dehulling or pearling) affected greatly to the contents of analyzed nutrients.

Keywords: Buckwheat; Faba bean; Flaxseed; Hemp seed; Lupin; Nutrients; Quinoa; Rapeseed press cake.

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Conflict of Interest

Pirjo Mattila declares that she has no conflict of interest.

Sari Mäkinen declares that she has no conflict of interest.

Merja Eurola declares that she has no conflict of interest.

Taina Jalava declares that she has no conflict of interest.

Juha-Matti Pihlava declares that he has no conflict of interest.

Jarkko Hellström declares that he has no conflict of interest.

Anne Pihlanto declares that she has no conflict of interest.

Human and Animal Studies

This article does not contain any studies with human or animal subjects.

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