title: Effect of sprouting on the nitrogenous constituents and mineral composition of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seeds.
abstract: The study was aimed at evaluating the effect of sprouting on nitrogenous constituents and mineral composition of cream pigeon pea seeds. After 48 and 96 h of sprouting, there were increases in % moisture, crude protein, ash except during the 96 h; total nitrogen (TN), total non-protein nitrogen (TNPN); protein nitrogen (PN) and true protein nitrogen (TP). Sprouting caused increases in mineral levels except for phosphorus (P). Sprouting for 48 h offers greater advantage over 96 h.
authors.affiliation: Department of Home Science and Nutrition, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, West Africa.
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Obizoba
mesh_terms: D007887:Fabaceae / Q000032:analysis / Q000502:physiology*; D005223:Fats / Q000032:analysis; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis*; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000032:analysis*; D010940:Plant Proteins / Q000032:analysis*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D012639:Seeds / Q000032:analysis / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D005223:Fats; D008903:Minerals; D010940:Plant Proteins; D009584:Nitrogen