Development of a Cowpea Immature Pod Purée: An Opportunity for the Elderly to Improve Their Autonomy in Daily Living Activities and Quality of Life

Development of a Cowpea Immature Pod Purée: An Opportunity for the Elderly to Improve Their Autonomy in Daily Living Activities and Quality of Life

The nutritional composition of cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> (L.) Walp.) has been related to the prevention of diverse metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Previous works have shown that cowpea immature pods exhibited higher phenolic composition and antioxidant activity as compared...

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Main Authors: Catarina Passão, Alfredo Aires, Miguel Rodrigues, Luís Ferreira, Irene Gouvinhas, Ana Barros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Medical Sciences Forum
Subjects:
<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> L. Walp.
immature pods
immature grains
polyphenols
radical scavenging capacity
nutritional quality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9992/14/1/110

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