Variability within L. albus and L. angustifolius Seeds in Dietary Fiber Components

Elena Gonzalez, Carrapiso A I, Nuria Canibe, Knud Erik Bach Knudsen

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Abstract

Lupin seeds have received increased attention due to their applications in the nutrition of humans and livestock. One of their special features is their high content of dietary fiber, which is influenced by the lupin species. No previous studies have focused on the variability in dietary fiber and its fractions within species so far. The aim of this study was to investigate the variability within L. albus and L. angustifolius (eight cultivars each) in the dietary fiber composition expressed as low-molecular-weight soluble dietary fiber (LMWSDF), soluble and insoluble non-cellulosic polysaccharides, cellulose, and Klason lignin. Additionally, we analyzed the proximate composition and the composition of amino acids and fatty acids. The results showed noticeable variability within both species not only in the total dietary fiber but also in all its fractions, especially in LMWSDF, cellulose, non-starch polysaccharides, and Klason lignin within L. angustifolius. This indicates that the cultivar choice should be based on the application for which it is used. Even though important nutrients, such as the most indispensable amino acids, are not highly variable within L. albus, dietary fiber variations can still have a marked influence on the nutritional value because of their influence on the digestibility of other nutrients.
Original languageEnglish
Article number299
JournalFoods
Volume13
Issue2
Number of pages12
ISSN2304-8158
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2024

Keywords

  • lupin seeds
  • dietary fiber
  • lupin cultivars
  • legume composition

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