Abstract
This chapter discuss the non-starch polysaccharides various content in pulses and also detailing its functionality and physiological characteristics. NSP content varies with pulse milling fractions and the chapter discuss the changes with different processing method. The chapter also describe the physiological effects and related health benefits to prevent diseases like obesity, colon cancer etc. Consuming 18 to 30g per day of legumes would increase the fibre and NSP intake and thereby increase the health benefits.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Pulse Foods |
| Subtitle of host publication | Processing, Quality and Nutraceutical Applications |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 177-192 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128181843 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Functionality
- Legumes
- NSP
- Physiological effects
- Processing