1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, P.O. Box 812, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
2Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Dschang, Cameroon
3Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medecine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
American Journal of Food and Nutrition.
2024,
Vol. 12 No. 2, 59-67
DOI: 10.12691/ajfn-12-2-2
Copyright © 2024 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Choupo Armand Cyrille, Achu Mercy Bih Loh, Yembeau Lena Natacha, Tambo Tene Stephano, Pieme Constant Anatole. Functional and Pasting Properties, Mineral and Antinutrient Contents of
Telfairia Occidentalis(Cucurbitaceae) Seed Flours Commonly Used in Cameroon.
American Journal of Food and Nutrition. 2024; 12(2):59-67. doi: 10.12691/ajfn-12-2-2.
Correspondence to: Pieme Constant Anatole, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medecine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon. Email:
constant.pieme@fmsb-Uy1.cmAbstract
As part of the valorization of the seeds of Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin) from the Centre region of Cameroon, their functional and rheological properties, mineral and antinutrient compositions were determined using standard methods. The results showed that the functional properties of this defatted seed flours had 100% emulsifying capacity, 12.5% foaming capacity, 543.3% water absorption capacity and 30% oil absorption capacity. The solubility was 2.58 and the swelling capacity was 83.39. The pasting properties of the sample revealed a pasting time of 12.33 min and temperature of 49,97°C. The values of the breakdown, final, setback and maximum viscosities are greater than 40 cP with the maximum value of 187.5 cP. T. occidentallis seed flour was found to be rich in K, Fe, Zn, Cu and Mn, for 100g of the flour can cover the recommended daily allowances for these minerals for most age groups of people. The Antinutrient composition of the seed flours revealed 11.12 for phytate, 250.50 for oxalate, 14.10 for trypsin inhibitor and 15.07 mg/100g dry weight for cyanide. These values are far below the toxic levels for these antinutrients. Telfairia occidentalis seed flour can therefore be used as thickener, emulsifier and mineral supplements in food formulations, in order to help fight against hidden hunger.
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