Bioactive polyphenols and peptides in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and their health promoting properties: A review

Cowpea is a drought and heat tolerant grain pulse. It contains high levels of polyphenols, with some profiles not commonly found in other pulses. The major polyphenols common to all cowpea varieties are phenolic acids derivatives (148–1176 μg/g), and flavonol glycosides (27–1060 μg/g). Some varietie...

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Main Authors: Joseph M. Awika, Kwaku G. Duodu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464616303930