title: Pigeonpea as an important food source.
abstract: Pigeonpea is an important source of proteins, carbohydrates, B-group vitamins, and certain minerals. India contributes over 90% of the pigeonpea production in the world where it is mostly consumed as dehusked splits or dhal. In African countries and Latin America, it is mainly consumed as canned peas. In this review, world production and distribution, genetic background, and biochemical and nutritional properties, storage and processing of pigeonpea are discussed. Future research needs to improve the utilization of pigeonpea as human food are also addressed.
mesh_terms: D000596:Amino Acids / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D003296:Cooking; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000032:analysis; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000032:analysis; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism; D004063:Digestion; D007887:Fabaceae / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis / Q000592:standards / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005511:Food Handling; D005519:Food Preservation; D005523:Food Supply; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis; D009753:Nutritive Value; D010571:Pest Control; D010940:Plant Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D013213:Starch / Q000032:analysis; D014815:Vitamins / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D008903:Minerals; D010940:Plant Proteins; D014815:Vitamins; D013213:Starch