ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
A study was carried out to evaluate (a) the possibility of utilizing maniac flour as a methionine carrier to supplement common beans protein which is deficient in the amino acid; (b) effects of variable amounts of methionine in different maniac-beans mixtures; and (c) possible undesirable effects of large amounts of methionine. Results showed that fortification of maniac flour with 0.2–0.4% methionine would improve the protein value of different maniac flour: beans mixtures. Undesirable effects of high amounts of methionine in the mixture were demonstrated, but these levels were higher than those expected to be consumed under normal conditions. Final analysis of results points up the possibility and advantage of utilizing maniac flour as a carrier of methionine and/or other nutrients lacking in the diets of maniac-eating populations.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1973.tb02791.x
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