STANDARDIZATION OF PROCESS PARAMETERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT
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2016
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Abstract
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea Linn) is a source of energy due to its high oil (48-50 %)
and protein (26-28 %) contents. In fact, due to its high protein content, it is widely used
as an alternative to meat protein, as it contains almost all essential amino acids. Peanut
products reduce the cholesterol, lower the risk of heart disease and provide protection
against cancer. Peanut has awakened of great interest as a source of low-cost protein to
supplement human diets. In addition to the traditional food uses, peanut has also been
successfully utilized in supplemented foods such as cookies, bread, breakfast cereals,
peanut butter, popular drinks, extenders in meat product formulations, soups and desserts.
In recent year, people has become more diet conscious
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