Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Ranjana Verma, Nilakshi Chauhan, YS Dhaliwal and Diksha Rana

Abstract:
The majority of the population relies on cereals like wheat, rice, and corn for their diet, which provide ample carbohydrates, energy, and vitamin B-complex, but lack essential amino acids, micronutrients, and functional compounds. However, these nutrients can be found in underutilized grains and legumes, which can help create a more balanced diet and combat silent hunger. Beans, such as the Adzuki bean (Vigna angularis), are an important source of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, especially for poor populations worldwide. Adzuki beans, which have nutraceutical and nutritional properties, have been consumed for centuries in various parts of the world and are native to China. They require a similar climate and soil as soybeans and are an excellent source of starch, minerals, vitamins, and well-balanced amino acids. Adzuki beans also have nutraceutical value for diabetes patients due to their high resistant starch and phenolic components, making them ideal for developing processed and healthy food products. The present work has investigated the physicochemical, functional and nutritional properties of Adzuki bean that commonly occurred in markets. Physicochemical, functional and nutritional properties of Adzuki bean were investigated. Protein content were 29.76±10.93, 27.43±5.05, 34.43±2.20, 32.10±2.02, 27.14±0.87 for adzuki bean. Proteins found in legume flours are considered to be of high quality because they contain all essential amino acids required by the human body. The maximum WAC in % was found in legume sample LOCAL TOTRU (1.60±2.72) and minimum was observed in HPU 51 (1.03±0.05). Next the OAC in % highest OAC was observed in IC 341951 and LOCAL TOTRU (0.93±0.11 in both cases) and minimum OAC was found in IC 341960 and IC 341944 (0.67±0.28 in both cases). The sample code IC 341944 having bigger size seeds as compared with other variety. Similarly the small size seeds were found of LOCAL TOTRU. Other hand the sample code IC 341960, IC 341951 and HPU 51 shown the similar types of seed morphology. The data was shown in studied of 1000 seeds per species.