High Inter- and Intra- Diversity of Amino Acid Content and Protein Digestibility Disclosed in Five Cool Season Legume Species with a Growing Market Demand

Legumes have been sought as alternative protein sources to ensure food security and environmental sustainability. Characterizing their protein content and quality, including in underutilized grain legumes, e.g., grass pea, gives value to the legumes’ underexplored variability. To fill the gap of kno...

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Main Authors: Elsa Mecha, Mara Lisa Alves, Andreia Bento da Silva, Ana Bárbara Pereira, Diego Rubiales, Maria Carlota Vaz Patto, Maria Rosário Bronze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/7/1383