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1 Department of Biochemistry, Rural Medical College, Loni - 413 736, IN
Source
The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 26, No 11 (1989), Pagination: 341-344
Abstract
Leucaena leucocephala seed is a rich source of protein, calcium, phosphorus and iron. The seeds have good amino acid availability and are rich in β carotene and other vitamins. However, the seeds apart from trypsin inhibitor and tanin, contains a toxic amino acid mimosine, (B - N. (3 hydroxy-4-oxopyridyl) amino propionic acid), which limits the use of seeds as a supplement of protein.