ISSN : 2663-2187

Influence of sun drying and a combination of boiling and sun drying on the retention of nutrients and bioactive compounds in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L). Walp) leaves

Main Article Content

Wasswa, M.S , Fungo, R, Kaaya, A , Byarugaba, R and Muyonga J.H
» doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.3.3.2021.48-58

Abstract

The nutrients and bioactive compounds retention of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L). Walp) leaves subjected to the two traditional processing methods of sun drying and a combination of boiling and sun drying was investigated. Findings revealed that the retention of carbohydrates (92.72%), proteins (97.41%) and ash (92.39%) was significantly higher among samples that were subjected to sun drying alone, than samples subjected to boiling and sun drying

Article Details