title: Functional, bioactive, biochemical, and physicochemical properties of the Dolichos lablab bean.
abstract: The underutilized Kenyan variety of Dolichos lablab bean seeds serves as a good source of nutrients. This study was undertaken for the first time to address the limited knowledge regarding the bioactive, biochemical, physicochemical, and functional properties of Dolichos lablab beans. Proximate analysis, mineral, total and free amino acid profiles, total protein, total dietary and profile of fiber, carotenoids and fat soluble vitamins, total phenolics, and total flavonoids were evaluated. The results clearly show that Dolichos lablab beans contain many health-promoting components, such as fiber, proteins, minerals, and numerous phytochemicals endowed with useful biological activities, that allow it to contribute in a relevant way to the daily intake of these nutrients.
authors.affiliation: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Laboratory (FFNL), Dairy Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. Hosaml@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Hosam M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Habib
authors.affiliation: Food and Nutrition Program, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, IN, USA. Swtheuri@usi.edu.
authors.forename: Serah W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Theuri
authors.affiliation: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Laboratory (FFNL), Dairy Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. Hosaml@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Ehab E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Kheadr
authors.affiliation: College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
authors.forename: Fedah E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Mohamed
mesh_terms: D000596:Amino Acids / Q000032:analysis; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000032:analysis; D031294:Dolichos / Q000737:chemistry*; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000032:analysis; D007630:Kenya; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis; D010636:Phenols / Q000032:analysis; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000032:analysis*; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry; D014815:Vitamins / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005227:Fatty Acids; D008903:Minerals; D010636:Phenols; D010936:Plant Extracts; D014815:Vitamins