Strategies to promote the dietary use of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) for human nutrition and health
Jun Wu,
Qian Zhou,
Chenhaojin Zhou
et al.
Abstract:Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) is one of the most important legume crops grown in subtropical and tropical regions with high nutritional quality. However, the consumption of pigeon pea is very limited worldwide owing to its high level of anti‐nutrients, hard texture, and unpleasant characteristic taste. The present review summarized the nutritional profile and health benefit of pigeon pea with special attention to its bioactive phytochemicals (e.g., cajanin, cajanol, and cajaninstilbene acid). Furthermore, some… Show more
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