| Literature DB >> 3007029 |
D K Salunkhe, J K Chavan, S S Kadam.
Abstract
Pigeonpea is an important source of proteins, carbohydrates, B-group vitamins, and certain minerals. India contributes over 90% of the pigeonpea production in the world where it is mostly consumed as dehusked splits or dhal. In African countries and Latin America, it is mainly consumed as canned peas. In this review, world production and distribution, genetic background, and biochemical and nutritional properties, storage and processing of pigeonpea are discussed. Future research needs to improve the utilization of pigeonpea as human food are also addressed.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3007029 DOI: 10.1080/10408398609527422
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr ISSN: 1040-8398 Impact factor: 11.176