Processing methods for reducing alpha-galactosides in pulses

摘要: Pulses are an excellent source of protein and dietary fiber consumed around the world. Their consumption has been recommended as part a healthy diet. However, they contain various antinutrients such tannins trypsin inhibitors, well indigestible carbohydrates called alpha-galactosides. These oligosaccharides fermented by microorganisms in gut, producing gas causing flatulence individuals. While this is undesirable (and results their low acceptance Western diet), alpha-galactosides have also hypothesized to increase susceptibility bowel diseases, presence gut worsens symptoms patients with irritable syndrome. The elimination breeding difficult play vital role maintaining seed viability through periods drought cold. There critical need evaluate post-harvest processing methods, effect on alpha-galactoside removal facilitate commercialization. This paper reviews effectiveness methods conditions from variety pulses.