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Nutritive value of meat-soy mixture.
K G Mekhael1, N S Bassily, M M el-Shafei
1Nutrition Institute, Cairo, Egypt.
Die Nahrung
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Meat soy blend offers comparable protein utilization to meat, with a slightly higher relative protein value (RPV). This blend shows a tendency towards improved nutritive value, making it a viable alternative.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Food Science
- Protein Chemistry
Background:
- Assessing the protein quality of food ingredients is crucial for human and animal nutrition.
- Soybeans are a widely used plant-based protein source, often blended with other proteins.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the protein value of a meat soy blend compared to meat.
- To determine if blending meat with soy impacts its overall nutritive value.
Main Methods:
- Net Protein Ratio (NPR) analysis.
- Relative Protein Value (RPV) assessment.
- Serum urea content measurement in rats.
Main Results:
- NPR values indicated comparable protein utilization between meat and meat soy proteins.
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Conclusions:
- Mixing meat with soybean does not reduce its nutritive value.
- There is a tendency towards improved protein nutritive value when meat is blended with soy.
- Meat soy blends represent a potentially enhanced protein source.