Nutritional evaluation of extruded faba bean (Vicia faba L.) as a protein supplement in cereals based diet in rats.
The quality of extruded faba bean (EFB) (Vicia faba L.) as a protein supplement in cereals diet was evaluated. Growth rate and protein efficiency ratio was better in 20% EFB blended dietary group of rats than those fed either on cereals alone or at 40% EFB supplementation. Subsequent studies on digestibility co-efficient, biological value, net protein utilization and net protein ratio also confirmed biological utilization of EFB proteins in a better way at low level (20%).
Kushwah
Ameeta
A
Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jabalpur 482001, India.
Rajawat
Prakrati
P
Kushwah
Hukum Singh
HS
D000818:Animals; D001823:Body Composition; D001835:Body Weight; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004063:Digestion; D002523:Edible Grain; D009752:Nutritional Status; D009753:Nutritive Value; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010940:Plant Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry*; D031307:Vicia faba; D015430:Weight Gain
D004044:Dietary Proteins; D028321:Plant Preparations; D010940:Plant Proteins