Title of article :
Physicochemical, Nutritional, and Antioxidant Properties of Two Iranian Lentil Cultivars: A Comparative Study of Cooking and Germination Effects
Author/Authors :
Yaghtini ، Mohammad Department of Food Science and Technology - Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar branch , Jahani ، Moslem Department of Food Chemistry - Research Institute of Food Science and Technology (RIFST) , Feizy ، Javad Department of Food Quality Control and Safety - Research Institute of Food Science and Technology (RIFST) , Hoseini Taheri ، Emad Takchin Almas Sahar Company (Hosseini Brothers Nuts) , Estiri ، Hossein Department of Food Science and Technology - Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar branch
Abstract :
Background: Lentils are one of the most important rainfed legumes in the world. They are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. Methods: Proximate composition (moisture, total ash, total fat, protein, fiber, and carbohydrate), mineral content, antioxidant activity (DPPH IC50), and total phenolic compounds (TPC) were determined in the raw, germinated, and cooked samples of two cultivars of Iranian lentils. Results: Cooking and germination showed a significant effect on TPC, antioxidant activity, and minerals. The highest amount of phenolic compounds was obtained in raw black lentil, followed by raw green and germinated lentils. The black cultivar showed a higher quantity of K, Cu, Ca, and Zn and treatments decreased the concentrations of mineral elements in the investigated samples. Moreover, losses of the minerals in the cooked samples were higher than the germinated ones. Conclusions: Cooking and germination brought about a significant reduction in the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. Meaningful reductions were also recognized in the mineral content during cooking and germination.
Keywords :
Antioxidants , Polyphenols , Fabaceae , Nutritive value
Journal title :
Journal of Nutrition and Food Security (JNFS)
Journal title :
Journal of Nutrition and Food Security (JNFS)
