Effects of Germination and Popping on the Anti-Nutritional Compounds and the Digestibility of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Seeds
Cármen Valadez-Vega, Olivia Lugo-Magaña, Claudia Yuritzi Figueroa-Hernández, Mirandeli Bautista, Gabriel Betanzos‐Cabrera, Aurea Bernardino‐Nicanor +4 more
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Abstract
Amaranth seeds, although a valuable food in Mexico, contain anti-nutritional compounds that can affect food quality. As a part of this work, the proximate composition, fatty acid profile, protein digestibility, and the effect of germination and popping of <i>Amaranthus hypochondriacus</i> seeds was analyzed with the aim of eliminating anti-nutritional compounds. Untreated seeds comprised of 11.35-18.8% protein and 0.27-13.39% lipids, including omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids such as oleic, linoleic, linolenic, and arachidonic acid. The main minerals detected were Ca<sup>+2</sup>, K<sup>+1</sup>, and Mg<sup>+2</sup>. Nevertheless in vitro studies indicate that germination significantly improved digestibility, whereby treatments aimed at reducing anti-nutritional compounds decreased lectin concentration, while significantly increasing tannins and completely eliminating trypsins and saponins.
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amaranth seeds improved digestibility
“in vitro studies indicate that germination significantly improved digestibility, whereby treatments aimed at reducing anti-nutritional compounds decreased lectin concentration, while significantly inc...”
amaranth seeds comprise 11.35-18.8% protein and 0.27-13.39% lipids
“Untreated seeds comprised of 11.35-18.8% protein and 0.27-13.39% lipids, including omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids such as oleic, linoleic, linolenic, and arachidonic acid.”
amaranth seeds contain Ca<sup>+2</sup>, K<sup>+1</sup>, and Mg<sup>+2</sup>
“The main minerals detected were Ca<sup>+2</sup>, K<sup>+1</sup>, and Mg<sup>+2</sup>.”