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Nutritional studies on agadagidi
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|January 1, 1988
Summary
Fermentation reduces sugar and ascorbic acid but increases nitrogen and protein content. Key amino acids like leucine and lysine become more prominent during this process.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Food Science
- Microbiology
Background:
- Fermentation is a crucial bioprocess in food production.
- Understanding nutrient changes during fermentation is vital for quality control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the changes in sugar, ascorbic acid, nitrogen, crude protein, and amino acid profiles during fermentation.
- To identify the predominant amino acids resulting from the fermentation process.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of sugar content over increasing fermentation periods.
- Quantification of ascorbic acid, nitrogen, and crude protein levels.
- Identification and quantification of predominant amino acids.
Main Results:
- A progressive decline in sugar content was observed with extended fermentation.
- Ascorbic acid levels decreased, while nitrogen and crude protein content increased.
- Leucine, lysine, valine, asparagine, glutamic acid, methionine, and phenylalanine were identified as predominant amino acids.
Conclusions:
- Fermentation significantly alters the biochemical composition of the substrate.
- The process leads to a reduction in sugars and vitamin C, with a simultaneous increase in protein and nitrogenous compounds.
- Specific amino acid profiles are established during fermentation, indicating its impact on nutritional value.