Aino Siitonen, Faisa Nieminen, Veronika Kallio, Fabio Tuccillo, Katja Kantanen, Jose Martin Ramos-Diaz, Kirsi Jouppila, Vieno Piironen, Susanna Kariluoto, Minnamari Edelmann
Legumes have been recognised as healthy and environmentally friendly protein sources. Knowledge about the vitamin B contents in legume ingredients and extrudates is scarce. In this study, we investigated thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate in various faba bean, lupin, and pea ingredients. Further, the retention of B vitamins in high moisture extrusion was studied. Prior to liquid chromatographic determinations of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate, vitamins were extracted by acid hydrolysis (niacin), enzymatic treatment (folate), or their combination (thiamin and riboflavin)...
February 20, 2024: Foods (Basel, Switzerland)