Breadfruit (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Artocarpus altilis</Emphasis>): a source of high-quality protein for food security and novel food products |
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Authors: | Ying?Liu Diane?Ragone Email author" target="_blank">Susan?J?MurchEmail author |
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Institution: | 1.Biochemistry,University of British Columbia,Kelowna,Canada;2.Breadfruit Institute,National Tropical Botanical Garden,Kalaheo,USA;3.Chemistry Department,University of British Columbia,Kelowna,Canada |
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Abstract: | Protein deficiency has been observed as a leading cause of malnutrition and child death in the tropics. The current study evaluated the protein quality of 49 important breadfruit cultivars (41 Artocarpus altilis and 8 hybrids of A. altilis × A. mariannensis). While significant differences were found between cultivars, all varieties contained a full spectrum of the essential amino acids and are especially rich in phenylalanine, leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The cultivar Ma’afala contained significantly higher total essential amino acid content than other varieties and higher-quality protein than staples such as corn, wheat, rice, soybean, potato, and pea. |
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