European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 52, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 115-118

An evaluation of germinating beans as a source of vitamin C in refugee foods (Article) (Open Access)

Riddoch C.H. , Mills C.F. , Duthie G.G.*
  • a Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen, AB21 9SB, United Kingdom
  • b Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen, AB21 9SB, United Kingdom, Hlth. Nutritional Status Advsy. S., Aberdeen, AB21 9SB, United Kingdom
  • c Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen, AB21 9SB, United Kingdom

Abstract

Objective: To assess whether germinating pulses and beans are a potential source of vitamin C in rations for refugee communities with poor vitamin C status. Design: High pressure liquid chromatographic assessment of vitamin C content of a range of legumes following germination in light and dark and after cooking. Results: Many species of pulses produced significant quantities of vitamin C up to five days following germination in both light and dark although cooking caused a marked loss of ascorbate. Conclusion: Germination of approximately half of the seeds of the pulse constituents of many basic rations would be likely to generate, within a 3-5 d germination period, sufficient ascorbate to provide the 10 mg needed to protect adults against the development of scurvy.

Author Keywords

Germinating beans Vitamin C Refugee rations Scurvy High pressure liquid chromatography

Index Keywords

ascorbic acid germination legume Phaseolus (angiosperm) vitamin intake refugee darkness bean plant seed high performance liquid chromatography Article cooking human light scurvy
Link
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DOI: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1600524
ISSN: 09543007
Cited by: 15
Original Language: English