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Limitations to Bambara Groundnut Utilisation

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Food and Potential Industrial Applications of Bambara Groundnut

Abstract

The potentials of Bambara groundnut for food and industrial applications have been recognized. Considering its nutrient profile and agronomic traits, the crop is a good candidate to alleviate food and nutrition insecurity in Africa. Unfortunately, there are yet notable concerns that processors and consumers of Bambara groundnut have to contend with, hence its limited level of utilisation. Hard to process phenomenon, which develops during storage, poses a huge challenge in a world where demands for convenience foods are rather on the rise. Again, as if the nutrient loss incurred during rigorous processing is not enough, the array of antinutrients present beyond permissible limits constitute another limitation. Other challenges include oxidation of some polyunsaturated fatty acids resulting in repulsive flavour development, starch gelatinisation and sedimentation associated with milk production, limited protein quality and functionality, and safety controversies with respect to the use of processing aids. However, some remarkable efforts aimed at circumventing these setbacks are currently being made through research and there are bright prospects for Bambara groundnut if the momentum can be at least sustained.

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Akintayo, O.A., Karim, O.R., Balogun, M.A., Kolawole, F.L., Salami, K.O. (2021). Limitations to Bambara Groundnut Utilisation. In: Oyeyinka, S.A., Ade-Omowaye, B.I.O. (eds) Food and Potential Industrial Applications of Bambara Groundnut. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73920-1_5

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