@article{ajfn20241222,
author={{Cyrille, Choupo Armand and Loh, Achu Mercy Bih and Natacha, Yembeau Lena and Stephano, Tambo Tene and Anatole, Pieme Constant},
title={Functional and Pasting Properties, Mineral and Antinutrient Contents of <i>Telfairia Occidentalis(Cucurbitaceae) Seed</i> Flours Commonly Used in Cameroon},
journal={American Journal of Food and Nutrition},
volume={12},
number={2},
pages={59--67},
year={2024},
url={https://pubs.sciepub.com/ajfn/12/2/2},
issn={2374-1163},
abstract={<b> </b><b> </b>As part of the valorization of the seeds of <i>Telfairia occidentalis </i>(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 49,97ˇăC. The values of the breakdown, final, setback and maximum viscosities are greater than 40 cP with the maximum value of 187.5 cP. <i>T. occidentallis </i>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. <i>Telfairia</i> <i>occidentalis </i>seed flour can therefore be used as thickener, emulsifier and mineral supplements in food formulations, in order to help fight against hidden hunger.},
doi={10.12691/ajfn-12-2-2}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}