S. S. Kadam ¹, D. K. Salunkhe ¹, S. J. Jadhav ¹, K. I. Raje-Bhonsale ¹

Affiliations
1 Mahatma Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri, 413 722, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Protein-caloric malnutrition in young children has been identified as one of the most important problems of the developing countries. There are two types of proteincalorie malnutrition seen in young children "marasmus" and ''kwashiorkor".

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J. K. Chavan ¹, D. M. Shere ², H. K. Jawale ³, D. K. Salunkhe ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Technology, Mahatma Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri, 413 722, M. S, IN
2 College of Agricultural Technology, Parbhani - 431 402. M. S, IN
3 College of Agricultural Technology, Parbhani - 431 402. M. S., IN

Abstract

Grain legumes are economic sources of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals to the people of developing world. However, legume foods have lower utilization. This has been attributed to the presence of several anti-nutritional factors in legume seeds. Prolonged cooking time required prior to consumption is one of the constraints in legume acceptability.

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