Effect of extrusion conditions and lipoxygenase inactivation treatment on the physical and nutritional properties of corn/cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) blends

Odri Sosa-Moguel, Jorge Ruiz-Ruiz, Alma Martínez-Ayala, Rolando González, Silvina Drago, David Betancur-Ancona, Luis Chel-Guerrero

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Abstract

The influence of lipoxygenase inactivation and extrusion cooking on the physical and nutritional properties of corn/cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) blends was studied. Corn was blended in an 80:15 proportion with cowpea flour treated to inactivate lipoxygenase (CI) or non-inactivated cowpea flour (CNI). Extrusion variables were temperature (150°C, 165°C and 180°C) and moisture (15%, 17% and 19%). Based on their physical properties, the 165°C/15% corn:CNI, and 165°C/15% corn:CI, and 150°C/15% corn:CI blends were chosen for nutritional quality analysis. Extrudate chemical composition indicated high crude protein levels compared with standard corn-based products. With the exception of lysine, essential amino acids content in the three treatments met FAO requirements. Extrusion and lipoxygenase inactivation are promising options for developing corn/cowpea extruded snack products with good physical properties and nutritional quality.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)341-354
Number of pages14
JournalInternational Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition
Volume60
Issue numberSUPPL. 7
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2009

Keywords

  • Corn
  • Cowpea
  • Extrusion
  • Nutritional quality

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