Pigeonpea as an important food source
- 1 January 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in C R C Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
- Vol. 23 (2) , 103-145
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398609527422
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.Keywords
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