Nutritional and Antinutritional Characteristics of Two Biofortified Bean Varieties Grown in Kenya
Alice W. Ritho,
Daniel N. Sila,
Zipporah W. Ndungu
Abstract:Introduction: The introduction of biofortified bean varieties has brought attention to their potential as a source of high iron and zinc content. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the nutritional composition and antinutrient content of two biofortified bean varieties in Kenya, namely Angaza and Nyota. Methodology: The Proximate composition and mineral content were analyzed using standard AOAC procedures. HPLC analysis was used to determine the Phytic acid content, and the vanillin-HCL method to analyz… Show more
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